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ā€˜The pillā€™ will soon be available over the counter. The impacts could be sweeping

July 13, 2023

Federal regulators approved the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive. CU Boulderā€™s Amanda Stevenson says the impacts could be sweeping. But she cautions that real threats to contraceptive access in the U.S. still exist.

A blooming agave plant on the CU Boulder campus.

Campus agave plants showcase once-in-a-lifetime blooms

July 13, 2023

Thirty years after the late linguistics professor Allan Taylor planted two rare agave plants outside a CU Boulder greenhouse, his legacy is sporting a once-in-a lifetime burst of color.

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Grant to support summer undergraduate research

July 12, 2023

CU Boulder undergraduate students interested in materials research will get a boost next summer thanks to a new Research Experience for Undergraduates grant from the National Science Foundation.

People walking toward a snow-covered mountain through a dry river bed of rocks.

FieldSafe offers scientists basic frameworks for safety in the field

July 12, 2023

Researchers are taking steps to strengthen safety by expanding FieldSafe, an online training program designed to help scientists navigate harassment, risk management and communication challenges they may encounter during field work.

Part of a CUPD uniform, showing an embroidered emblem on a navy blue sleeve.

Police to focus on more inclusive, accurate language to describe suspects

July 12, 2023

In an effort to use more inclusive language in emergency alerts and other communications during critical incidents, CU Boulder Police are expanding their diversity, equity and inclusion training.

A photo of art depicting flowers and the back hooves and tail of an animal.

Lush: prolific natureā€”Celebrate with the CU Art Museum July 27

July 12, 2023

Celebrate the latest exhibition, ā€œLush: prolific natureā€ All are welcome to join the CU Art Museum for art and light refreshments. Help create a chalk garden on the plaza outside. Plus, you can make your very own sun print.

Traffic at an intersection.

In the wake of COVID-19, traffic congestion dropped but crash severity soared

July 12, 2023

Studying speed, traffic and crash data on California highways during the initial COVID-19 response, CU Boulder researchers found that the frequency of severe crashes increased due to lower congestion and higher speeds.

A woman's face, analyzed by facial recognition software

Why new facial-recognition airport screenings are raising concerns

July 11, 2023

At least 25 U.S. airports now use facial recognition software to determine you are who you say you are, but some fear the artificial intelligence systems will exacerbate discrimination. Morgan Klaus Scheuerman, an AI ethicist, explains why people are concerned.

Pearl Street in Boulder at nighttime.

CU Night in Downtown Boulder slated for Aug. 2

July 11, 2023

Join Chancellor Philip DiStefano, local elected officials and community members to learn about issues at the intersection of town and gown, and enjoy food, exhibits and Band on the Bricks at CU Night in Downtown Boulder.

Folsom Field (Glenn Asakawa)

Folsom Fieldā€™s 100th season celebration underway

July 10, 2023

Folsom Field, long regarded as one of the best and most intimate settings in college football, will celebrate its 100th season in 2023 as the Deion Coach ā€œPrimeā€ Sanders era begins for the Colorado Buffaloes.

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