Bacteria

Small but not simple, bacteria compute without thinking

Sept. 12, 2023

New CU Boulder research shows that bacteria harness physical laws to operate at the edge of chaos and use calcium to independently diversify and find a place to settle down.

DNA

Genetic ‘freeloaders’ may play key role in immune system

Sept. 7, 2023

CU Boulder researcher Edward Chuong recently received an international award for his lab’s work studying transposons in the human genome.

Professors Shawhin Roudbari, Chelsea Hackett, Rebecca Safran and Beth Osnes pictured with a giant bird puppet

NSF grants CU Boulder nearly $2M for climate communication by, for kids

Aug. 30, 2023

A new award will fund small exhibits created by high school students that will tour museums and birding festivals throughout the Americas, raising awareness about climate change and promoting STEM diversity.

Associate Professor Samira Mehta

‘Calling in,’ not calling out, the racism of those who love you

Aug. 28, 2023

In her recently published book, Associate Professor Samira Mehta offers insight into a lesser-known, but nevertheless hurtful, type of racism—encountered in loving relationships.

Archaeologist Amelia Dall, who is deaf, explains archaeology in American Sign Language for a children's education video

Museum gives a hand to kids who can’t hear

Aug. 28, 2023

The CU Museum of Natural History is launching a pilot for science-education tools using American Sign Language.

Lead author Molly McDermott tagging a swallow

Building a nest in The Giving Tree

Aug. 22, 2023

Even with increased physical costs, female barn swallows prioritize the needs of their offspring over their own health. Though songbirds are the focus of the new study, it might pertain to many species—humans included—and the price of parenthood.

CU Art Museum employees Maggie Mazzullo and Hope Saska working in the museum

CU Art Museum earns first-time accreditation

Aug. 16, 2023

Following a rigorous, five-year process, the CU Art Museum has joined an elite group of peer institutions with a recognition of its quality and credibility.

Young Russian girl wearing military uniform and medals carrying soldier's portrait during anniversary celebration of Victory Day

Russia retools Soviet propaganda against Ukraine, expert says

Aug. 11, 2023

In her master’s thesis, Daria Molchanova highlights how the current Russian regime is making use of Soviet narratives and symbols to justify its war with Ukraine.

Cirque De Soleil performers

A day at the circus: A quest for a remote-controlled glove

Aug. 4, 2023

CU Boulder theater instructor Jordan Feeler learned how to troubleshoot sparkly homages to Michael Jackson and illuminated magician props while working with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.

Older person holding a cane

Bad news: There’s no magic cure for aging

Aug. 4, 2023

CU Boulder researcher Jesse Kurland shows in a new study that aging is a complex process affecting genetic networks, and altering one gene won’t stop it.

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