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From investigating the chemistry behind fish spots and zebra stripes to developing a new tool that diagnoses illness via breath, CU Boulder researchers made a host of critical discoveries in 2023. Check out these 10 stories about how they made an impact and changed the way we see the world.

Art investments involve unique risks but may protect purchasing power. Get Associate Professor Christophe Spaenjers’ take.

There’s no playbook for covering mass shootings. But that may soon change, as Elizabeth Skewes studies how the media can tell the right story—by being more considerate to victims and survivors.

In an exciting turn for physics research, four major foundations have announced a collaborative funding effort for 11 pioneering experiments. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Simons Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation have come together, committing a total of $30 million.

The year 2023 shattered the record for the warmest summer in the Arctic, and people and ecosystems across the region felt the impact. Hear from scientists around the world, including CIRES experts Matthew Druckenmiller and Twila Moon, on The Conversation.

Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the moon. Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing made 2023 a big year for lunar exploration, and future years will come with even more discoveries. Look back on The Conversation archives, featuring CU expert Paul Hayne.

A new study of compounds found in baby poop suggests breast milk, including milk supplemented with formula, improves infant gut health in ways that benefit brain development and could impact test scores. The findings could also be used to improve formula.

CU Boulder and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory have signed a master research agreement, broadening a partnership between the two institutions and opening new collaboration pathways.

Researchers caution, while they also come with benefits, large-scale beaver reintroduction efforts could inadvertently spread mercury-containing neurotoxins in the environment and food chains.

Dezell Turner loves orbital design, a critical step in planning any space mission, and he is plotting out a way to streamline the complex process with an interactive, augmented reality tool.