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CUriosity: Why does playing in the dirt feel so good?

Oct. 9, 2024

From his home garden, CU Boulderā€™s Chris Lowry explains why humans get so much enjoyment out of sinking their hands into dirtā€”it may have something to do with the friendly microbes that live in the soil.

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Public safety personnel delve into better understanding bias, inequities

Oct. 9, 2024

A recent workshop looking at history helped public safety participants invest in a more inclusive culture to better serve the campus community.

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The biggest and best yet: CMCIā€™s Class of 2028 poised to impress

Oct. 9, 2024

The College of Media, Communication & Information incoming class is the biggest yet, with 573 new undergraduate and graduate students. From carrying on their parentsā€™ dreams to finding their own, four students talked about why theyā€™re excited to call CU Boulder their new home.

Pedro DiNezio

Climate change is transforming how scientists think about their roles

Oct. 9, 2024

CU Boulder researcher Pedro DiNezio emphasizes solving the problems of climate change in the here and now.

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New quantum timekeeper packs several clocks into one

Oct. 9, 2024

Quantum physicists at CU Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are paving the way for new kinds of optical atomic clocks, devices that track the passage of time by measuring the natural ā€œtickingā€ of atoms.

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ā€˜Evacuating is a privilege.ā€™ Why some stay behind when hurricanes strike

Oct. 9, 2024

A risk communication researcher at CU Boulder sheds light on what motivates people to stay put when natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton threaten.

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No matter the field, CU Boulder and KSU lead the way to a brighter future

Oct. 9, 2024

The Buffs face the Kansas State Wildcats Saturday, Oct. 12, at Folsom Field. Learn how our schools drive progress beyond the gridiron in academics and research.

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Talking politics with a side of pizza

Oct. 9, 2024

The new Politics & Pizza series will give students and experts a space for productive and lively discussion of timely political topics.

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Educate, engage, enforce: CU Boulderā€™s philosophy of engaging with free expression

Oct. 9, 2024

Through freedom of expression, Buffs are entitled and welcome to express themselves in forums across campus, while not interfering with anyoneā€™s safe access to CU Boulderā€™s academic environment.

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Free expression at CU Boulder

Oct. 8, 2024

Activism and free expression play an important role in our democracy by enabling us to share our ideas, engage in healthy debate and respectfully disagree with one another. We believe in educating and providing opportunities for our campus community to engage on issues.

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