A simulation of past weather in the CRV3 system

Old weather ‘time machine’ opens a treasure trove for researchers

Oct. 18, 2019

It’s been the stuff of science fiction for generations: a time machine that allows researchers to reach back into yesteryear and ask new questions about long-ago events. Read an update on a NOAA-funded weather “time machine” in development since 2011.

Researchers at CU Boulder using a wind tunnel to study wildfires

Burning up: CU researchers use unique tunnel to study wildfires

Oct. 17, 2019

Researchers are using computations and experiments in a new sloping wind tunnel to study how wildfires form and move across different landscapes.

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Maintaining balance in graduate school: Coping strategies for academic life

Oct. 16, 2019

Think you don’t need consistent mental health care and emotional support while you’re in graduate school? We all need some kind of external support network, and that looks different for everyone. Get tips.

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Progress not perfection: 3 tips to deal with failure

Oct. 15, 2019

It can be easy to forget how normal failure is, especially when we’re scrolling through friends’ highlight reels on social media. Get tips for dealing with setbacks and ways to come out better on the other side.

A white strawberry cockle (Fragum fragum) found in the waters of Guam.

Evolutionary biologist nabs fellowship to study collaborative ocean organisms

Oct. 15, 2019

An evolutionary biologist who studies how clams and other animals collaborate with algae to thrive in oceans around the world has won a prestigious fellowship.

Small plants in pots

3 things to know about composting on campus

Oct. 9, 2019

At CU Boulder, composting is easy, convenient and great for our environment. Here are some tips for what and where to compost on campus.

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Is it stress or something more?

Oct. 8, 2019

Stress and anxiety: These terms are often used interchangeably when we talk about feelings of worry or dread. And while they share many symptoms, they are two distinct conditions. Learn more.

Varsity Lake

The Water Desk awards grants to journalists covering Western water issues

Oct. 7, 2019

The Water Desk, a journalism initiative at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Environmental Journalism, has awarded its first grants to support journalists and media outlets covering Western water issues and the Colorado River Basin.

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911: Call if you can, text if you must

Oct. 2, 2019

You can send a text message to Boulder County's 911 dispatch centers, including the CU Boulder Police Department. While this is a great feature, it should only be used in specific situations.

douglas fir

Seed availability hampers forest recovery after wildfires

Oct. 2, 2019

A lack of tree seedling establishment following recent wildfires is limiting coniferous forest recovery in the western U.S., new research finds.

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