Aerial firefighting often stops at night because it's dangerous to maneuver in the dark, although nighttime conditions can be really good for fighting wildfires. We hear about a center in Colorado that's figuring out how to keep these aircraft flying safely. Then, spacecraft could refuel without returning to earth if they could mine asteroids -- but landing on those bodies is hard, so a Colorado scientist dreamed up a squishy robot to make it easier. And, Papa Dia has helped countless African immigrants adjust to life in Colorado. He's just been given an award for his courage. Plus, the big, gigantic music of the Boulder electronic band Big Gigantic.
- Colorado Wildfire Researchers Look To Wetter Water, Night Flights To Better Snuff Out Fires
- Colorado Scientist Dreams Up A Frisbee-Like Robot To Sail Onto Asteroids
- Senegal Native Papa Dia Came To Colorado 20 Years Ago. Now He's A 'Courageous Citizen'
- Big Gigantic Gets 'Rowdy' For Its Sixth Annual Red Rocks Fest
