Colorado State University recently opened the Panacea Life Sciences Cannabinoid Research Center which will study the health benefits of cannabinoids on both humans and animals.

On today鈥檚 episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about a new research center out of Colorado State University that will study the benefits of cannabinoids. We also hear how a collaborative in Northern Colorado is weaving spooky stories into an upcoming event series. Plus we speak with legendary ski map artist James Niehues as he retires from painting trails and passes his torch forward.

On today鈥檚 episode of Colorado Edition, we hear the latest on water supply issues in the West. We also get an update on Larimer County鈥檚 new mask requirements, and learn about the growing industry of green technology.

President Joe Biden鈥檚 "Build Back Better" agenda includes a $3.5 trillion spending plan that prioritizes climate action. Over at CU Boulder, a new research center focused on green technology is already building on that momentum to catalyze new local growth in the field.

Wednesday is National Fossil Day. The National Park Service has recognized this annual fossil celebration since 2010. This year, parts of Northern Colorado are joining the party for the first time. They are inspired by Pops the triceratops, who has been the official fossil of Weld County since the mid-1980s.

On today鈥檚 episode of Colorado Edition, we hear some updates on Weld County鈥檚 favorite dinosaur. We also learn how rising temperatures are impacting species like the American pika and get insight into recovering and healing after leaving a cult.

The fire, floods and massive debris flows of the past year in Glenwood Canyon could help answer an aeons-old question 鈥� where exactly does the underground source of water that feeds Hanging Lake begin?

Federal scientists are launching an effort to better understand the hydrology in the U.S. West. The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced a new kind of climate observatory near the headwaters of the Colorado River. Scientists say data gathered from the equipment will help better predict rain and snowfall in the region and determine how much of it will flow through the river.

For the first time, scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have taken pictures of the sun's middle corona, one layer of the solar atmosphere responsible for spitting out material known as solar flares. The images could improve space weather forecasting and how we prepare for it on Earth.

People often love the night sky in our region. There鈥檚 less light pollution and you can see more stars. That is, until wildfire season. The smoke from those fires filters starlight and sometimes blots it out completely. That could mean fewer stargazing tourists venture into our region to take in a nighttime view of the galaxy.