This NASA visualization depicts ozone concentrations from Sept. 8, 2019 in Dobson Units, the standard measure for stratospheric ozone

International ozone treaty stops changes in Southern Hemisphere winds

March 30, 2020

Changes in Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation, triggered by chemicals that deplete Earth’s protective ozone layer, have paused and might even be reversing, according to new research in Nature.

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Tools for managing stress and anxiety

March 18, 2020

When life feels unpredictable, it’s crucial to focus on our mental health, connections with family and friends and self-care. Here are some tools you can use to help manage stress and anxiety.

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Increasingly mobile sea ice risks polluting Arctic neighbors

March 18, 2020

The movement of sea ice between Arctic countries is expected to significantly increase this century, raising the risk of more widely transporting pollutants like microplastics and oil, according to new research from CU Boulder.

A cat walks down a forest trail.

Unraveling the puzzle of Madagascar’s forest cats

March 16, 2020

Michelle Sauther has long wondered where Madagascar’s mysterious wild cats came from. Now, new genetic evidence delivers an answer.

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3 self-care tips for this week

March 13, 2020

While social distancing has been adopted as a proactive measure to protect our physical health, it’s important to maintain social connections and look after our mental health, too. Here are some ways to care for yourself during times of uncertainty.

Students work in the former recycling facility on campus.

Join the sustainable solutions pitch night on April 13

March 5, 2020

The CU President’s Office invites students to present their ideas for sustainable innovations and solutions in competition for cash prizes. Registration to compete in the event is open through March 9. Participants do not need an existing team or idea to register.

Aluminum water bottle by Ball Company as shown during the CU-Nebraska game on Sept. 7, 2019.

Earth Day 2020: Share your sustainability-related research and innovations

March 5, 2020

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the campus community is invited to share and learn about the wide array of sustainability leadership and accomplishments at CU Boulder. Get involved!

People walk across the ice  toward Polarstern. Photo by Michael Gutsche.

Fresh food and faces in the distant Arctic Ocean

March 3, 2020

After weeks of churning slowly through sea ice in the remote Arctic Ocean, a Russian icebreaker carrying scientists, crew and new equipment has reached the German RV Polarstern, frozen into drifting sea ice about 100 miles from the North Pole.

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Stop scrolling: 4 things you should be doing on social

March 3, 2020

Social media has a lot of benefits, but it can also become a source of stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to help you navigate social media in a positive way.

Samples of microbes from puddles on top of glaciers, part of a study that won a Signals in the Soil grant

New grant crumbles mysteries of the soil

March 3, 2020

A project that examines soil following the disappearance of glaciers and a project that studies ways to detect and fix damaged soil are winners of Signals in the Soil grants.

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