Chemistry equipment

Research could zap heavy metals out of drug production

July 18, 2017

Oana Luca has won a green chemistry "ignition" grant for her innovative chemistry approach. Her research involves a more sustainable way of creating pharmaceuticals.

Planet Mars

Ancient, massive asteroid impact could explain Martian geological mysteries

July 18, 2017

A colossal impact with a large asteroid early in Martian history may explain several of the planet's mysteries, including the formation of its moons.

Seth Miller discusses disruptive technologies with USTTI participants

CU Boulder helps other countries expand their connectivity

July 13, 2017

A number of professionals are part of a collaborative institute on campus that helps participants improve telephone, television, radio and internet services in developing nations.

A baby having a hearing test

Babies with hearing loss need early intervention, but only half get it

July 13, 2017

Children who are deaf or partially deaf but receive diagnosis and interventions by 6 months develop a far greater vocabulary than those for whom treatment is delayed.

Researchers analyze mouse

Curious colony of astronauts could help get humans to Mars

July 7, 2017

Studying mice post-space travel could be key in solving bone loss, a problem that affects millions of older Americans and inhibits human space exploration of Mars.

Illustration of scent entering human nose

The architecture of smell: Cracking the code on the least understood sense

July 6, 2017

Professor John Crimaldi, who specializes in fluid mechanics engineering, is helping to develop key technological tools to drive olfactory generators that project virtual reality scents.

a research drone

Earth Lab joins CIRES

July 5, 2017

Beginning July 1, Earth Lab will become part of CIRES, a longstanding leader in Earth system research.

Denver capitol building with state and national flag flying

Optimism in state economy remains high despite slip

June 30, 2017

All components of the Leeds Business Confidence Index remained positive despite slight dips from the previous quarter, according to a recent report.

a glacier in Antarctica

Black carbon persists in snow and ice around the world

June 30, 2017

A new INSTAAR study shows significant amounts of dissolved black carbon can persist in both pristine and non-pristine areas of snow around the world.

Indigo bunting bird perched on tree branch

Geographer helps document changing climate's disruption of migratory birds

June 29, 2017

Stefan Leyk isn't much of an ornithologist, but the associate professor's geographical savvy did help lead to a startling study in how climate change is altering tree-leafing dates faster than birds are adapting.

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