The discovery of the first modern antibiotic treatment was actually an accident. The drug penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 when a culture of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus...

Many students at Colorado State University are unaware of just how much agriculture unites the institution. The school started out as a college dedicated to the subject and continues to maintain strong...

Wildfires have ramped up globally, posing a massive risk to public health and safety. Scientists at Colorado State University's department of soil and crop science and Stanford University's department...

Students and staff in the Physiology Building at Colorado State University have experienced respiratory and eye irritation symptoms since early summer, which has significantly slowed research. While the...

The name Devil’s Backbone likely conjures up intimidating images for those who aren’t familiar with the site. However, the owner of this title is nothing sinister. In fact, it’s a popular outdoor...

Colorado State University has made a name for itself in the world of academic research and is recognized around the world for its status as a tier 1 research university. "Today, CSU has grown to become...

When thinking about the city of Westminster, Colorado, the phrase "tropical oasis" is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Yet tucked away in a nondescript commercial district on Westminster...

The beginning of college is an exciting time: new people, big events and living away from home for the first time. It is easy to be swept away by the excitement of the upcoming semester. However, there’s...

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Dear readers, In the life and evolution of CSU and The Collegian, this desk is in uncharted territory. Now a year old, the science desk has grown from an overstretched editorial staff to a team including...

“Life finds a way,” Ian Malcolm said in “Jurassic Park” — and it seems like it has. Despite the passing of millions of years, scientists are still discovering evidence of previous life on Earth,...

“The U.S. is experiencing nearly six times more major weather and climate disasters per year than it did 40 years ago,” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said. On May 21, the Biden administration...