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In historic first, Mexico is poised to elect female president
On June 2, Mexico’s election day, a woman will almost certainly win the presidential election. However, CU Boulder scholar Lorraine Bayard de Volo notes that electing a female president may not guarantee a more feminist mode of governing. Read more
Wealthier neighborhoods in Boulder saw lower bee diversity
Areas with more paved roads and driveways also had lower numbers of pollinators, which are vital for the local ecosystem, a new CU Boulder study found. Read more
Charge a laptop in a minute or an electric vehicle in 10? Supercapacitors can help
Researchers in Ankur Gupta’s lab discovered how ions move within a complex network of minuscule pores. The breakthrough could lead to the development of more efficient energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors, enabling fast charging of electric vehicles and more. Read more