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An unusual phenomenon has been all over the news and social media this week – rabbits near Fort Collins have been spotted with odd, black growths that look like horns on their faces. Images of the so-called ‘demon bunnies’ are everywhere. So what causes the strange-looking growths, and how are wildlife officials responding?

More relationship therapists are treating people in polyamorous relationships – meaning folks with more than one romantic partner. We talked to one of the therapists who has some tips for communicating well in any relationship – whether you have one partner, or more than one.

Each year, an art gallery in Canon City hosts an unusual exhibit. Art created by some of the most dangerous convicted criminals in the country is on display – and available to buy. We hear about the prison art program at Colorado’s Supermax facility, and the ethics of selling art by high-profile inmates.

This time of year in southeast Colorado, hordes of tarantulas set out on their annual migration across the grasslands in search of a mate. The event draws plenty of tourists who are eager to witness the sight. Ahead of this weekend’s Tarantula Fest, we talk with an expert to learn what makes tarantulas so fascinating.

Astronomers searching for Earth-like planets outside our solar system will soon get a boost from a new space telescope. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder are working with NASA to design and build the new observatory. We hear from a CU professor about how this could change our understanding of the universe.

Fall is a great time to enjoy the outdoors in Colorado. But it’s also a time to be extra cautious around wildlife – especially bears, which are more active and potentially aggressive as they prepare for winter hibernation. Hear tips from a wildlife expert on coexisting with bears – and what to do if you run into one in the wild.

Dark sky communities help people observe the vast wonders of space right above their heads by reducing the amount of light pollution that reaches the sky. Breckenridge recently became the first ski resort town in Colorado to attain 'dark sky' status. So: are mountain communities like Breckenridge bracing for a wave of astro-tourism?

In the early part of the 20th century, Lincoln Hills was a retreat in the mountains west of Denver, created for Black American families to spend time in the outdoors. A newly expanded exhibit at History Colorado in Denver explores the legacy of this resort during an era of segregation.

Earlier this week, leadership at KUNC and The Colorado Sound eliminated 10 staff positions due to budget shortfalls. That’s about a quarter of the organization’s staff. We hear from KUNC’s President and CEO about how those cuts will affect what you read and hear – and where public radio in Northern Colorado goes from here.

The Colorado Rockies are wrapping up their worst season in franchise history. So it might be time to try something different at Coors Field. Here's how a proposal to use baseballs with thicker seams could make playing at Coors Field a little more successful for future Rockies lineups.