Close up of eyes

Not-so-private eyes: Eye movements hold clues to how we make decisions

Dec. 13, 2022

New findings from mechanical engineers at CU Boulder could, one day, help doctors screen patients for illnesses like depression or Parkinson's Disease.

Herd of reindeer in the Arctic

Arctic report card reveals rainier, shifting seasons with broad disturbances

Dec. 13, 2022

The 2022 Arctic Report Card, released annually, establishes that the Arctic is getting rainier, and seasons are shifting鈥攚ith broad disturbances for people, ecosystems and wildlife. CU experts Matthew Druckenmiller and Twila Moon share on The Conversation.

Coronado National Forest

Indigenous fire management buffered climate impacts for centuries

Dec. 12, 2022

CIRES co-authored work shows tribal practices blunted wildfires鈥� impacts in the American Southwest. Bringing 鈥済ood fire鈥� back to the U.S. and other wildfire-prone areas, as Native Americans once did, could potentially blunt the role of climate in triggering today鈥檚 wildfires.

Plastic bag on green grass

Rethinking plastic

Dec. 12, 2022

Of all the troubles in the world, why should single-use shopping bags and straws concern you? Ask Associate Professor Phaedra Pezzullo, who spells out the chilling ramifications of plastic use in her new podcast and book.

Glass of soda

Economist finds sweet success with soda taxes

Dec. 12, 2022

A CU Boulder researcher has found soda taxes aren鈥檛 as regressive as previously feared and do decrease body mass index among non-white youth.

Road leading into the mountains

麻豆淫院 partner with state to develop educational campaign on smart investing for newbies

Dec. 12, 2022

Next time you drive along I-70 near Idaho Springs, you鈥檒l see an eye-catching billboard encouraging smart investing. That鈥檚 due to a new collaboration between the Colorado Division of Securities and students in CU Boulder's College of Media, Communication and Information.

Artist's depiction of the Orion capsule reentering Earth's atmosphere

What happens to spacecraft when they hit Earth's atmosphere at 25,000 mph?

Dec. 9, 2022

The historic spacecraft soon hit Earth's atmosphere flying at speeds of almost 25,000 mph. CU Boulder aerospace engineer Iain Boyd breaks down what will happen to the capsule, and how NASA will keep it safe on reentry.

CMCI instructor and student work at a computer in the classroom

CMCI faculty, students on a mission for change

Dec. 9, 2022

The College of Media, Communication and Information received a $25,000 donation from the climate-action organization Mission Zero to further climate-focused work. Faculty and students undertook seven grant projects, tackling climate issues through innovative storytelling.

Hundreds of professionals sit in attendance at the 2023 Business Economic Outlook Forum

On economy, Colorado will lead in 2023 but headwinds threaten

Dec. 9, 2022

The annual Leeds Economic Outlook Forum showcased the state鈥檚 strengths, predicting Colorado's job growth will continue to outpace U.S. average. 鈥嬧��

Takacs Quartet with students from the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras

Tak谩cs Quartet launches CU Series, expands community engagement

Dec. 9, 2022

The Tak谩cs Quartet is pushing to deepen and expand its relationship with fans. Through its new CU Series, the group will allocate tickets to engage new audience members.

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