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How did Trump do it? Political scientist weighs in

Nov. 7, 2024

Following Donald Trump’s victory this week, CU Boulder’s Janet Donavan breaks down how the president-elect beat the polls yet again—and how the nation can move forward after an especially divisive election.

Christy McCain

For some mammals, warming temperatures mean higher elevations

Oct. 18, 2024

In her Distinguished Research Lecture on Nov. 14, CU Boulder Professor Christy McCain will highlight how certain traits in some mammal and insect populations indicate who is at greatest risk from climate change.

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CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to Mars?

Nov. 13, 2024

As humans spend longer and longer in space, the mental health of astronauts will become increasingly important, says aerospace engineer Katya Arquilla. Her research could help people in orbit and on the ground.

Speaker addresses attendees in the British and Irish Studies Room

BoulderTalks Nov. 21 to feature insights on at-scale learning

Nov. 13, 2024

The Office of Academic and Learning Innovation presents its second BoulderTalks: Insights from Education Innovators with Yakut Gazi to talk about the practical and moral imperative of at-scale learning.

Patrick O'Rourke

Patrick O’Rourke to join Children’s Hospital Colorado

Nov. 13, 2024

CU Boulder’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Patrick O’Rourke will leave the university to take a position as senior vice president and chief legal officer at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

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Astrophysicists confirm the existence of three galactic "red monsters" in the early universe

Nov. 13, 2024

Three recently identified "red monster" galaxies as seen in images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. (Credit: NASA/CSA/ESA, M. Xiao & P. A. Oesch (University of Geneva), G. Brammer (Niels Bohr Institute), Dawn JWST Archive) This story was adapted from a version published by the University of Geneva. Read the...

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Most book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters, authors of color

Nov. 12, 2024

The number of book bans in the U.S. has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types of books and authors are the main targets. Read from CU expert Katherine Spoon on The Conversation.

Ralphie handlers run alongside the Buff mascot at Folsom Field

Colorado, Utah to face off—how the schools lead and collaborate off the field

Nov. 12, 2024

As the Buffaloes and Utes prepare to face off at Folsom, quench your curiousity about notable alumni, academic excellence and favorite traditions. See how the schools stack up.

The Buffs are celebrating a return to the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive year

Women’s soccer headed to NCAA tournament

Nov. 12, 2024

The Buffaloes were tapped to head to Athens, Georgia, to take on the No. 7 seeded Bulldogs on Friday, Nov. 15, in NCAA women’s soccer first-round action.

A yellow marine organism seen underwater

How did the division of labor emerge in animals and humans? Little-known organisms hold clues

Nov. 12, 2024

You've probably seen bryozoans at the beach without even knowing it—some look like floating balls of mucus, while others resemble a bit of crust growing over docks and other hard surfaces. According to a new study, these strange organisms may reveal how colony-forming animals evolved a system for divvying up jobs millions of years ago.

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