NASA mission reveals speed of solar wind stripping Martian atmosphere

Nov. 5, 2015

Scientists involved in NASA鈥檚 Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission, which is being led by the University of Colorado Boulder, have identified the process that appears to have played a key role in the altered Martian climate.

Lack of sleep, body clock disruption leads to impaired insulin sensitivity

Nov. 5, 2015

A new study by the University of Colorado shows that the longer people are awake during the time their biological clock is telling them to sleep the worse their sensitivity to insulin, which is a precursor to diabetes.

Lack of sleep, is that your dilemma?

Nov. 5, 2015

Awake too early when you should be asleep? Might want to try and switch things up. A new study by the University of Colorado shows that the longer people are awake during the time their biological clock is telling them to sleep the worse their sensitivity to insulin, which is a precursor to diabetes.

Volunteers a 鈥榮ecret sauce鈥� of business innovation, says CU-Boulder study

Nov. 4, 2015

Business accelerators -- entities that give money, guidance and space for a set amount of time to startups -- heavily rely on volunteer mentors to promote innovation, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study.

CU-Boulder-based AirWaterGas Sustainability Research Network invites community groups to apply for grants

Nov. 4, 2015

Community, tribal and K-12 groups are invited to submit project proposals that explore impacts of oil and gas development on their local communities with support from the AirWaterGas Sustainability Research Network based at the University of Colorado Boulder. The grants of up to $5,000 each aim to improve understanding of the risks and benefits of oil and gas development as identified by community organizations. Grant recipients will work with AirWaterGas researchers for the duration of their one-year projects.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces 2016 season lineup

Nov. 2, 2015

On the heels of its most successful and well-received season to date, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival announced its 2016 season, which will run Friday, June 3 through Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. Opening with Shakespeare鈥檚 farcical "The Comedy of Errors," the festival鈥檚 10-week season also includes the regional premiere of Bill Cain鈥檚 "Equivocation," along with "Troilus and Cressida," "Cymbeline" and "Henry VI, Part 2." Season tickets are now on sale; single tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 30.

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FAA approves unmanned aircraft testing in San Luis Valley

Nov. 2, 2015

A collaborative effort involving six counties, the University of Colorado Boulder and the nonprofit aerospace advocacy group, UAS Colorado, has paved the way for the launch and testing of two unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the San Luis Valley.

Kids at the Teen Science Cafe

Teen Science Cafe explores botany behind a victim鈥檚 last meal

Oct. 30, 2015

The next Teen Science Cafe to be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the CU Museum of Natural History鈥檚 lower level BioLounge explores how botany can be used to solve crimes. The event is free and open to the public.

Fire severity in southwestern Colorado unaffected by spruce beetle outbreak, CU-Boulder study finds

Oct. 28, 2015

Contrary to expectations that spruce beetle infestations increase the severity of wildfires in southwestern Colorado, a new study led by University of Colorado Boulder researchers has found that this native insect may not be to blame after all.

McKnight to present Distinguished Research Lecture Oct. 29

Oct. 27, 2015

On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. in UMC 235, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research Fellow and Professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering Diane McKnight will present, 鈥淭he McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica: Ecosystems waiting for water鈥� as part of the 2015 Distinguished Research Lecturer series.

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