The North American craton actually dips near the Rockies rather than forming a sharp vertical step as previously believed.

AVON — Even though the days are getting shorter and the snowpack is slowly building, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy during Colorado winters, and Walking Mountains Science Center is ...

The Rocky Mountains have always looked like a geological non sequitur, a towering spine of peaks sitting far from the grinding edge of any modern tectonic plate boundary. For decades, geologists tried ...

The use of plants to cure or lessen the symptoms from an illness or injury is not a new concept. Humans and nonhuman animals alike always have used the remedies of nature for food and curatives. The ...

The formula for a living classroom is tough to quantify. But at Roper Mountain Science Center, sweat equity, creativity, a committed bunch of educators and enthusiastic community support all come ...

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join us for a free STEM-oriented science festival where you can interact with scientists, explore nature, and grow your curiosity! The Mountain Science Expo is a part of the ...

The map shows diverse geological features shaping Antarctic glaciers from below, which can improve climate models of ice melt.

The Roper Mountain Science Center's iconic star will go dark this holiday season. "It's going to be dark this year, unfortunately, but sometimes you have to sacrifice for something better in the ...