View of Earth taken by NASA Voyager

Pale Blue Dot or bust?

Aug. 30, 2023

Rather than embracing escapist fantasies of colonizing space, humankind needs to commit itself to saving the planet, expert says.

colorful illustration of DNA strands

Genetic ‘freeloaders’ may play key role in immune system

Aug. 29, 2023

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder researcher Edward Chuong recently received an international award for his lab’s work studying transposons in the human genome.

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Museum creates science teaching tools for deaf students

Aug. 24, 2023

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØMuseum of Natural History launches pilot for science-education tools using American Sign Language

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NSF grants Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder nearly $2 million for climate communication by and for kids

Aug. 24, 2023

The 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.

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

Aug. 22, 2023

In her recently published book, Samira Mehta offers insight into a lesser-known, but nevertheless hurtful, type of racism.

Songbird researcher

Building a nest in The Giving Tree

Aug. 16, 2023

New Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder research shows that even with increased physical costs, female barn swallows prioritize the needs of their offspring over their own health.

"Pool" by Sandra Kaplan

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØArt Museum earns first-time accreditation

Aug. 15, 2023

Following a rigorous, five-year process, the museum joins peer institutions with a recognition of its quality and credibility.

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Should I be laughing at this?

Aug. 10, 2023

In a recent defense of strong comic immoralism, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder philosophy student Connor Kianpour argues for the aesthetic value of immoral humor.

Child in the Red Army uniforms

Russia retools Soviet propaganda against Ukraine, expert says

Aug. 8, 2023

In her master’s thesis, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØgrad student highlights how the current Russian regime is making use of Soviet narratives and symbols to justify its war with Ukraine.

Mountain landscape

Arts and sciences dean appoints new deans of division

July 28, 2023

Hirings mark significant milestone in the reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences, an initiative launched by the provost In a significant milestone in the reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dean Glen Krutz has appointed two deans of division and one interim dean of division and...

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