Light pollution from streetlights and other sources is making dark skies harder to find. CU Boulder astronomer Erica Ellingson gives her take on where you can still go in Colorado to see brilliant displays of stars.
A new facility will give researchers from Colorado and across the country a space to think up and design devices that tap into the world of atoms and even smaller things—potentially leading to new sensors, ultra-fast computer chips and more.
Social demographer Amanda Stevenson offers her take on how the Dobbs decision has impacted people seeking abortion care and changed attitudes about sex and pregnancy.
In a newly published book, “Disparate Measures,” CU economics alumna Susan Averett analyzes whether STEM fields offer an equal path to prosperity for all women.
Ashleigh Lawrence Sanders, a professor of African American history, shares insights on the significance of Juneteenth and how celebrations and observances have evolved since its recognition as a national holiday.
Researchers at the ATLAS Institute at CU Boulder hope their DIY machine will help designers around the world experiment with making their own, sustainable fashion and other textiles from a range of natural ingredients—maybe even the chitin in crab shells or agar-agar from algae.
Global trends and federally mandated reformulated gas are two factors that may push gas prices up. Sanjai Bhagat, a finance professor in the Leeds School of Business, gives his take.
CU Boulder researchers are working with local first responders to evaluate how AI-enabled drones could assist in search and rescue operations. The project is still in the development phase.
New CU Boulder research shows when animals are fed a diet high in saturated fat for nine weeks, their gut bacteria change in ways that influence brain chemicals and fuel anxiety. The study adds to a growing body of research that suggests ditching junk food can boost mental health.
Most ideas about Jewish culture in the United States come from Ashkenazi traditions, but there’s a vast landscape of Jewish cultures around the world—and represented in the U.S. Read from CU expert Samira Mehta on The Conversation.
