Footprints in sand

Beach-combing Neanderthals dived for shells

Jan. 15, 2020

Just like modern-day humans, Neanderthals may have seen the appeal in a little sand and surf, according to a new study.

A block made from living building materials.

Building materials come alive with help from bacteria

Jan. 15, 2020

Buildings that can heal their own cracks, absorb toxins from the air or even glow on command? They may not be so far off, a new study suggests.

A shot of clouds in the sky

Iodine may slow ozone layer recovery

Jan. 15, 2020

A new paper quantifying small levels of iodine in Earth’s stratosphere could help explain why some of the planet’s protective ozone layer isn’t healing as fast as expected.

A child having their hearing tested

Photos, videos could help experts diagnose children with autism

Jan. 14, 2020

CU Boulder-developed tools provide a way of preparing children with autism spectrum disorder to get their hearing tested—saving time and a whole lot of stress.

An orrery, a type of device once used to track the movements of the planets, sitting above an infrared image of a hypothetical "protoplanetary" disk that may have divided the solar system early in its history.

How the solar system got its ‘Great Divide,’ and why it matters for life on Earth

Jan. 13, 2020

Scientists have finally scaled the equivalent of the Rocky Mountain range in space.

A hard hat and a two-way radio.

Too pretty for construction? Uncovering gender bias in hiring for masculine jobs

Jan. 8, 2020

In the “beauty is beastly” effect, attractive women are less likely to be hired for masculine jobs. Recent work by Associate Professor Stefanie Johnson explored different ways to mitigate this bias.

A composite photo of the University of Colorado Law School.

Attend a congressional hearing on competition in digital markets

Jan. 8, 2020

The University of Colorado Law School will host a field hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law on Friday, Jan. 17. The hearing will address online platforms and market power.

CU Boulder Playback Ensemble rehearses for upcoming workshops in Paonia.

In the hands of these actors, theater builds bridges

Jan. 3, 2020

The CU Boulder Playback Ensemble is helping communities navigate divisive topics through a form of improvisational theater, and heads to Paonia this month.

Shot of Colorado capitol building.

Colorado business confidence rebounds to start 2020

Jan. 2, 2020

Colorado business leaders’ optimism improved in the latest edition of the CU Boulder’s Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI).

An illustration of cells inside a blood vessel

Fluid dynamics research could pave way for pill replacement to intravenous injections

Dec. 30, 2019

The way nutrients and drugs move within the body has more in common with space-bound rockets and jets than you might think.

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