News Headlines
- A new CU Boulder study paints a grim picture of how blistering heat, wildfire smoke and other extreme weather events impact Colorado’s jail and prison population.
- Utilities face a 10-year deadline to replace lead water pipes under a new Environmental Protection Agency rule. Assistant Professor Julie Korak discusses why it’s necessary and how it will be carried out.
- Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change.
- Psychologist Angela Bryan, like many other avid runners, is no stranger to what many call the “runner’s high.” The scientist breaks down what happens in the body to make you feel so good during a long jog.
- From his home garden, CU Boulder’s Chris Lowry explains why humans get so much enjoyment out of sinking their hands into dirt—it may have something to do with the friendly microbes that live in the soil.
- If there’s anything that unites humans, it’s kicking back with a cool pint, says Travis Rupp, also known as the “Beer Archaeologist.” He weighs in on the age-old practice in the inaugural edition of CUriosity, a new series from CU Boulder Today.
- CU Boulder researchers are working with local first responders to evaluate how AI-enabled drones could assist in search and rescue operations. The project is still in the development phase.
- From investigating the chemistry behind fish spots and zebra stripes to developing a new tool that diagnoses illness via breath, CU Boulder researchers made a host of critical discoveries in 2023. Check out these 10 stories about how they made an impact and changed the way we see the world.
- New University of Colorado Boulder research shows the number of farms globally will shrink in half as the size of the average existing farms doubles by the end of the 21st century, posing significant risks to the world’s food systems.
- The latest Leeds Business Confidence Index shows the 91ÖĆƬł§-Ukraine war and inflation, among other factors, are top concerns for Colorado business leaders.