UCHealth surgeons in Aurora have started offering the FDA‑approved TOUCH CMC 1 thumb implant, a European ball‑joint replacement that promises less pain and a quicker recovery. About 50 patients are already lined up.

Arizona will lead NNME Southwest, coordinating training and employer partners across five states to tackle a projected shortfall in chip industry workers.

Golden-based Lunar Outpost says its Pegasus rover was chosen by NASA to help explore and prepare the lunar south pole. The move pairs the startup with big industry partners.