3D printing tip places layers of brown paste

3D printing with coffee: Turning used grounds into caffeinated creations

Sept. 8, 2023

Coffee could be the key to reducing 3D printing waste, according to a new study. Researchers with the ATLAS Institute and Department of Computer Science developed a method for 3D printing using a paste made out of old coffee grounds.

An Antarctic ice shelf

Heatwaves hitting Antarctica too now

Sept. 7, 2023

The world’s coldest, driest continent saw temperatures as much as 79 F higher than usual and three times as much snow as usual in March 2022, according to new CU Boulder research highlighted in an international report this week.

Students sit outside of Rush Bowls on The Hill

Good eats on University Hill

Sept. 6, 2023

The Hill offers a unique array of dining options including everything from late-night pizza to an early-morning smoothie bowl. Discover some of the best places to grab a bite.

West bound traffic and a west bound bicyclist make their way into Boulder

Faculty, staff transportation survey results available

Aug. 31, 2023

The results of a 2022 employee survey shows a large swing to the remote work modality and a need for more sustainable transportation use to achieve campuswide climate goals.

Bee colonies inside Old Main mortar

Old Main bee hives said to have been 80 years old

Aug. 30, 2023

A contractor recently discovered that bees have a long history of residence at one of the best properties in town, CU Boulder’s iconic Old Main. Two colonies were reverently re-homed in preparation for a building preservation project.

Student walking their bike toward a rack on campus

Tips to make biking a breeze

Aug. 28, 2023

Biking is a great way to get around campus and Boulder, whether you’re looking to get some exercise or commute sustainably. Learning a little bike maintenance, knowing the rules of the road and being prepared can improve your bike ride.

Researchers in the The Weimer Lab

CU Boulder lab unveils economical method for producing clean fuel

Aug. 22, 2023

The Weimer Lab, led by Professor Al Weimer, has introduced an efficient and economical method to use renewable energy to produce fuel, opening doors to clean and sustainable energy sources for a wide array of industries, including transportation, steelmaking and ammonia production.

Dining services staff member serves food to a campus community member

On-campus dining tips for faculty and staff

Aug. 22, 2023

We’ve all been there—maybe you had to skip breakfast or forgot your lunch at home. There are 15 dining locations on campus, offering a variety of convenient options. As a faculty or staff member, here are some tips to maximize your on-campus dining experience.

UV light

CU Boulder researchers develop arrays of tiny crystals that deliver efficient wireless energy

Aug. 17, 2023

In a new study, the Hayward Research Group has developed a material that can transform light energy into mechanical work without heat or electricity, offering innovative possibilities for energy-efficient, wireless and remotely controlled systems.

People dig in a long along a riverbank as snow falls

Tiny ‘ice mouse’ survived Arctic cold in the age of dinosaurs

Aug. 10, 2023

Roughly 73 million years ago, dinosaurs like tyrannosaurs and hadrosaurs lived among conifer trees in northern Alaska. The region was also home to a much smaller creature—a tiny mammal that weathered months of darkness and freezing temperatures in the winter.

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