What Causes the Northern Lights? All of us have either seen (whether in a photo or real life) or heard of the Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights. These spectacular lights are most commonly green in color but can turn purple and even red. So, what causes them, and why can you only see them in the far north? The Science Behind […] Brains Liam Abbott | February 19, 2021 0 Comments
The “Destroying Angel” Mushroom Found in Aurora, CO A deadly mushroom called the Destroying Angel, or โFoolโs Mushroomโ, was recently discovered in Aurora, CO. The mushroom, spotted by local Larzarus Bell in a yard in his neighborhood, is the first deadly fungus found in the area. The mushroom had only been found 8 times before, south of Castle Rock. Colorado Mycologist Linnea Gillman confirmed the find as the […] Jenah MacGrain | July 23, 2018 1 Comment