Beyond honey bees: Wild bees are also key pollinators, and some species are disappearing
Wild bumble bees provide natural pollination for blueberries in North America. John Flannery, CC BY-ND
Science, Technology & Education
Will Hurricanes be Stronger in the Future?
Scientists have developed a detailed analysis of how 22 recent hurricanes would be different if they formed under the conditions predicted for the late 21st century...
These CRISPR-modified crops don't count as GMOs
The lighter citrus plants have been edited using CRISPR to alter the phytoene desaturase (PDS) gene which gives them a white color. Yi Li, CC BY-SA
LCC Nursing Class of 2018 Honored in Pinning Ceremony
The Lamar Community College Nursing department celebrated the accomplishments of their graduates with the time-honored tradition of the Nurse Pinning earlier this...
Lamar Community College Celebrates 2018 Graduates
A stream of blue-clad graduates entered a packed gym at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center for the college's 79thAnnual Commencement ceremony. In just a...
CSU Study Links Snow Persistence, Streamflow
A study by Colorado State University researchers has revealed that the amount of time snow remains on the ground can be used to determine annual streamflow patterns...
Students Showcase Work, Compete for Scholarships at Spring Horse Show
Lamar Community College freshmen in the Horse Training & Management (HTM) and Equine Business Management (EBM) programs demonstrated their hard work from this...
LCC Sets Year-End Celebrations - Lindholm will be Student Speaker
The academic year is quickly coming to a close and Lamar Community College is preparing for three big year-end celebrations: Nurse Pinning, Antelope Night, and the...
Dr. Kim Hunter Reed to Speak at LCC Commencement, Eads Student Featured
Lamar Community College has invited Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, to serve as the keynote address for its...
LCC’s Hoey Earns Buckle, Sets Sights on National Finals Rodeo
Lamar Community College freshman Nate Hoey has his eye on the College National Finals Rodeo after winning the top spot and the buckle for bull riding at the Casper...
Tamayo and Batista Honored as LCC’s 2018 Rising Stars
Celia Tamayo and Michelle Batista were recognized as two of Lamar Community College's best and brightest at the 2018 Colorado Community College System's Rising Start...
Billions of Gallons of Water Saved by Thinning Forests
There are too many trees in Sierra Nevada forests, say scientists affiliated with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory (...
Life Gets Tough, but the Tough Keep Going
We live in a tough world these days. There are a lot of pressures to be the best, have the most, and still live happy. With all of these pressures comes a lot of...
Local Science and Engineering Fair Winners Named
Nineteen students from Southeastern Colorado competed in the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) held recently. Students in grades 6 through 12 displayed...
How the lowly mushroom is becoming a nutritional star
Mushrooms for many are just an addition to a slice of pizza, but the fungi are now gaining a reputation for their nutrients.
30 LCC Students Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa
Lamar Community College's Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed 30 new members in an induction ceremony on March 26, 2018. This is...