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5 tips for productive writing habits

June 7, 2019

Publishing is a crucial component of research, but most academics would rather talk about their sex life than their writing problems. Get writing tips culled from decades of research.

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Wildfires in the West: How we need to learn to live with fire

May 22, 2019

In this episode of Brainwaves, we’ll hear from experts on the explosion of “megafires” across the West, the rising cost of fighting wildfires and we’ll get an update on what wildfire season will look like this year.

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Work-Life Win: Cashing in your perks

May 15, 2019

CU Boulder employees are eligible to participate in the state of Colorado BenefitsHub discount program. In addition to special deals, more than 70% of the offers provide cash back.

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You are enough: Tips to reset expectations and alleviate stress

May 13, 2019

Whether you’re comparing final grades or likes on Instagram, the pressure to be perfect can feel overwhelming. How do you know if you’re walking the fine line between high standards and unrealistic expectations?

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CU Boulder Athletics signs U.N. agreement boosting sustainability

May 13, 2019

The Athletic Department's commitment made CU Boulder the first university in the nation to sign on to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework, which aims to drive emission reductions among sports operations and leverage sports as a unifying tool to drive climate awareness and action.

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How to treat yo’ self and others, too

May 8, 2019

“Treat yo’ self” is a mantra everyone can get behind, and research shows it really can improve your mood. Here are a few ideas to treat yourself and others with a busy schedule.

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How sweat leaves your skin and builds up on your wall

May 3, 2019

A CIRES study reveals the fate of indoor chemical emissions, including the unexpected buildup of lactic acid from human sweat.

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How drinking recycled toilet water could ease scarcity

Worried about water shortages in the western United States? This episode of the Brainwaves podcast dives into the effort to protect rivers and reservoirs by recycling toilet water.

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Art, efficiency elevated with University Theatre’s new modern lighting approach

April 25, 2019

The Department of Theatre & Dance recently replaced just over half of University Theatre’s existing incandescent lighting equipment with energy-efficient LEDs.

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Birds break evolutionary rules when it comes to feather color

April 23, 2019

A species of rainbow-colored finch from Australia seems to break all of the rules of avian evolution, scientists say.

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