The Energy Equation

Reading Colorado: An Introduction to the Geology of Colorado *

Learn the basics of stratigraphy, sedimentology, geological mapping, and dating techniques, and complete a field report with research associate Bob Raynolds, PhD.

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Asteroid Theory

In this Science Bite, Museum scientist Kirk Johnson explains how an international team of scientists came to the conclusion that a single, giant asteroid was the real dinosaur killer.

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November 22, 2011
The world uses energy in its many forms to fuel transportation, manufacturing, heating, and cooling -- even to grow our food. This energy comes from a blend of renewable and nonrenewable sources, and Colorado is responding quickly to the need to produce energy efficiently and sustainably. In this Science Bite, Museum scientist Whitey Hagadorn looks at oil and wind and how those sources fit into the ever changing energy equation.