Science Archives | Denver Westword https://www.westword.com The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:15:33 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:15:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Copyright 2026 Westword. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Westword readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Westword. letters@westword.com (Westword Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Westword Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/general-feed-rss.jpg Denver Westword The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado https://www.westword.com 144 90 No Bees, No Food: These Denver Restaurants Are Going All-In on Honey https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-restaurants-going-all-in-on-honey-as-bee-population-struggles-40869679/ https://www.westword.com/?p=40869679 Antony Bruno https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-restaurants-going-all-in-on-honey-as-bee-population-struggles-40869679/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:10:13 -0600 Food & Drink

One in every three bites of food we eat is dependent on the pollination activity of bees — and bees are dying.

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If the seven states can't agree, the feds will impose their own plan...and that's not good news for nearly 40 million people.

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NCAR's model is used by researchers around the world to study climate change, severe weather and wildfires.

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Beam yourself to the Golden Triangle for some futuristic fun.

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Records were also broken in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley, among others.

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It's the last total lunar eclipse for nearly three years.

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The SEED Act would base seed treatment decisions on actual pest risk instead of default packaging.

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Heavy snow, high winds, fire warnings and blackouts are expected across Colorado this week.

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Commerce City is grappling with Denver's desertification.

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New monthly show at RISE Comedy, Robot Riot, blends improv, standup and ethics for a uniquely Denver night of comedy and tech.

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