A dirty ashtray full of cigarettes

How genes work together to shape how much you smoke

March 25, 2024

A new CU Boulder study sheds light on how genes associated with smoking work in conjunction with the rest of the genome, paving the way for more personalized approaches to help people kick the habit.

Person scratching lottery ticket

You’re (very likely) not going to win, so why play?

March 25, 2024

Sixty years after its legalization, people are still attracted to the lottery because of the strong emotions associated with imagining the future, CU Boulder researcher says.

sandy land with low water

Why water must be at the heart of climate action

March 25, 2024

A new report from CU Boulder’s Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience and Castalia Advisors identifies a $160 billion opportunity for the voluntary carbon market to reduce water sector emissions over the next decade while also increasing global water security.

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CU Boulder developing space wargames simulation facility

March 25, 2024

Aerospace engineering researchers are working to keep America’s armed forces safe in space with a new research grant, which will allow for scientific investigations on human-machine interaction and more.

Jars of a cannabis flower in a dispensary

Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail cannabis in Colorado

March 22, 2024

Misleading potency labels can disrupt medical dosages, misguide recreational users and erode trust in the industry. Read from CU expert Anna Schwabe on The Conversation.

New sensory-friendly backpacks for CU Museum visitors

Backpack program improves museum experience for neurodiverse visitors

March 22, 2024

Developed by a graduate student, a new resource at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History expands accessibility to support neurodiverse visitors.

The United States Supreme Court building at dusk.

The potential impact of the mifepristone Supreme Court case

March 22, 2024

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over access and regulations on mifepristone—a drug used in medical abortions. Colorado Law professor Jennifer Hendricks studies constitutional family law and gives her take on the upcoming case.

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Researchers warn of danger, call for pause in bringing AI to schools

March 21, 2024

K-12 schools across the country are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence tools into the classroom. CU Boulder’s Alex Molnar gives his take on why these tools could pose risks for students, and what concerned parents and others can do about it.

A cameraman films the Ohio State Buckeyes before a 2018 game

40 years ago the Supreme Court broke the NCAA’s lock on TV revenue, reshaping college sports

March 21, 2024

Ahead of the 1984 regional basketball semifinals, the Supreme Court heard opening arguments in a case that changed how Americans watch college sports to this day. Read from CU expert Jared Bahir Browsh on The Conversation.

a technician installs solar panels on the roof of the building which houses the University of Colorado Center for Innovation and Creativity in Boulder.

Researchers take major step toward developing next-generation solar cells

March 20, 2024

A CU Boulder engineer and his international colleagues have discovered a new way to manufacture solar cells using perovskite semiconductors. It could lead to lower-cost, more efficient systems for powering homes, cars, boats and drones.

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