Publishers funnel resources into potential bestsellers, but they’ve become spellbound by “stories of struggle†that can succumb to stereotypes. Assistant Professor of Journalism Christine Larson shares on The Conversation.
New research highlights the importance of learning from interactions with local banks and developing a credit history at a young age. Associate Professor of Finance Tony Cookson shares on The Conversation.
Unsafe drinking water and household air pollution are major causes of illness and death in Rawanda. Associate Professor Evan Thomas and co-authors discuss a research program to address these environmental health challenges on The Conversation.
Where, when and how did humans first domesticate horses? How can you distinguish a domestic animal from its wild cousin? Assistant Professor and Curator of Archaeology William Taylor shares new research on The Conversation.
Algorithmic cruelty: Unable to fully grasp the nuances of human relationships and behavior, social media algorithms can end up backfiring. Anthony Pinter, doctoral student in information science, shares on The Conversation.
For more than 40 years, the Triceratops skull in the CU Museum of Natural History has wowed visitors of all ages. Now, that fossil is ready for its close-up.
Researchers from CU Boulder have created a low-cost solar cell with one of the highest power-conversion efficiencies to date, by layering cells and using a unique combination of elements.
After weeks of churning slowly through sea ice in the remote Arctic Ocean, a Russian icebreaker carrying scientists, crew and new equipment has reached the German RV Polarstern, frozen into drifting sea ice about 100 miles from the North Pole.
Dietary compounds called prebiotics, which are found in fibrous foods such as artichokes, onions, leeks and some whole grains, improve sleep and boost stress resilience, according to a new study published this week.
A project that examines soil following the disappearance of glaciers and a project that studies ways to detect and fix damaged soil are winners of Signals in the Soil grants.