Joaquin Espinosa

Finding Genes That Fit

Sept. 1, 2013

Ask Joaquin Espinosa what he sees as the key to curing cancer, and he answers with a blend of ancient Chinese philosophy and cutting-edge genetics.

Dan King holding a bike

Ready, Set, Go

Sept. 1, 2013

What is the key to entrepreneur Dan King’s success? Creating an active work environment.

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Breaking Ground

June 1, 2013

John Branch wins the Pulitzer Prize for his captivating and tragic story about an avalanche that swept over a group of expert skiers in Washington’s backcountry.

African girl

Pressure Cooker

March 1, 2013

Are rising temperatures a national security risk in Africa? Geography professor John O’Loughlin and his research team conduct an unprecedented study to determine if climate change plays a role in the continent’s conflicts.

chips

Gut Reaction

Sept. 1, 2012

What if your health isn’t solely dependent on what you eat and your genes? Associate professor Rob Knight’s research reveals that bacteria in your body could play a more vital role than previously thought.

cliff jumping

Wired To Be Wild

Sept. 1, 2012

What drives the attraction to risk among certain youth? According to a growing body of research from CU’s Center on Antisocial Drug Dependence (CADD), as much as 80 percent of it may stem from their DNA.

julie harbaugh

AIDS Interrupted

June 1, 2012

Molecular virologist Julie Overbaugh has unlocked the mysteries of AIDS by studying sex workers, mothers and babies.

barney feinblum

The Natural

June 1, 2012

Alfalfa's co-founder Barney Feinblum helped transform the natural food industry from a hippy niche to an $81 billion enterprise.

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Climate Crusade

March 1, 2012

What is extreme skier Chris Davenport doing in the halls of Congress? He’s trying to save the $67 billion winter sports industry.

sleepy baby

The Secret to a Happy Child

March 1, 2012

Skipping naps might not be a good idea, says CU-Boulder sleep researcher Monique LeBourgeois whose research suggests long-term loss of sleep can heighten a toddler’s anxiety.

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