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Venture Partners report highlights growing innovation pipeline, national recognition
The campus’s commercialization arm, Venture Partners at CU Boulder, supports a groundbreaking pipeline translating research into real-world impact, as highlighted in its 2023 annual report. Read more
US labor market can affect ‘people who are not even here’
A recently published paper co-authored by Brian Cadena finds deep connections between the U.S. and Mexican economies. Read more
Warming climate is putting more metals into Colorado’s mountain streams
Warming temperatures are causing a steady rise in copper, zinc and sulfate in the waters of Colorado mountain streams affected by acid rock drainage. Concentrations of these metals have roughly doubled over the past 30 years, a new study finds, presenting a concern for ecosystems, downstream water quality and mining remediation. Read more
How much energy can offshore wind farms in the US produce? New study sheds light
Proposed wind farms off the East Coast could meet 60% of the electricity demand of New England, even considering the wake effects, a new study shows. Read more
Goodbye to noncompete agreements? What the FTC ruling could mean for workers and businesses
The Federal Trade Commission decision means employees would have more freedom to job hop while companies may invest less in training, according to a CU researcher. Read more
How spicy can mustard get? Depends on the soil
A new CU Boulder study finds microbes in soil may influence the flavor of mustard seeds, adding to our understanding of the many ways soil microbes can influence plants. Read more