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Scientists debut world’s most efficient 'optical rectennas,' devices that harvest power from heat

May 18, 2021

For decades, researchers have theorized that optical rectennas could sit on everything from bakery ovens to dirigibles flying high above Earth to harvest waste heat and turn it into electricity. But to date, those goals have remained elusive. Now, engineers have unveiled the most efficient optical rectennas yet.

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There’s still time to register for the Endurance PhD Intensive

May 18, 2021

Get valuable insight on accountability styles, motivation techniques, a crash course on habits and more. All graduate students are invited to attend virtually May 24–26.

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Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1––here’s what forecasters are watching right now

May 18, 2021

To get a sense of how bad the 2021 hurricane season will be, keep an eye on the African monsoon, ocean temperatures and a possible late-blooming La Niña. CIRES’s Kristopher Karnauskas shares on The Conversation.

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Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 20

May 17, 2021

Take action to help improve the accessibility of our digital campus environment for people with disabilities. Learn more from the Digital Accessibility Office at CU Boulder.

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Introducing Alpine, our next high-performance computing system

May 17, 2021

Out of numerous suggestions, Alpine will be the name of CU's third-generation high performance computing infrastructure—representing the lofty goals of our hard-working research students, staff and faculty, as well as our beautiful mountain environment.

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program celebrates summer student grant recipients

May 17, 2021

CU Boulder's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program is pleased to announce the recipients of this summer's student grants.

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Podcast episode navigates uncertainty and the entrepreneurial hustle

May 17, 2021

Aggressive deadlines, emails at 4 a.m. and a sense of fearlessness: How do you make sense of the behaviors of some entrepreneurs? Hosts Brad Werner and Jeff York discuss with Associate Professor Greg Fisher of Indiana University.

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Have ‘the most sensational summer yet’ through compelling music courses

May 17, 2021

From opera to heavy metal, conducting and wellness, the College of Music is poised to teach and support diverse creative interests during Summer Session.

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Pet trade may pose threat to bushbaby conservation

May 17, 2021

At night in southern Africa, primates called bushbabies emit "spooky" vocalizations that sound like crying children. What may be even spookier is the possible future these adorable creatures face.

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Effective ways to volunteer after a natural disaster

May 17, 2021

Natural disasters can be unpredictable, and when they occur, how we respond to support the community can make all the difference. Here are some things to consider if you want to volunteer after a natural disaster.

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