This week's research roundup looks at the new shoe thatÌýmakes running 4 percent easier and a two-hour marathon possible; aÌýPac-12 research initiative on student-athlete concussions, led by Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder; and a study on the health effects of cannabis.
New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible, study shows
Days after Shalane Flanagan won the NYC Marathon, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder researchers have published a study that inspired the name of the shoes she wore and confirms they reduce the amount of energy used to run.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder to lead Pac-12 research initiative on student-athlete concussions
The multi-year, multi-site research initiative will establish best practices and clinical infrastructure for advancing education on traumatic brain injury in student-athletes.
CHANGE Lab puts cannabis under the microscope
Two ongoing research studies conducted by Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s CHANGE Lab are looking into how cannabis affects public health. Join Assistant Professor Cinnamon Bidwell's lecture Nov. 29 to learn more.