two men fighting in a public park while onlookers watch

Violence underpins American life, sociologist contends

May 28, 2024

In a new book, CU Boulder researcher Liam Downey argues that different forms of violence produce both consent to the social order and divisions among subordinate social groups, which help to maintain the power and wealth of economic and political elites.

illustrations showing infection in frogs

Not just a fluke: Learning more about trematode infection

May 23, 2024

CU Boulder researchers have found certain parasites congregate in certain parts of amphibians’ bodies, often to dire physical consequences.

Grizzly bear in the wild

Advocating for more conservation than the ‘bear’ minimum

May 23, 2024

A CU researcher argues setting minimum targets for wildlife conservation inevitably excludes other worthwhile goals, including restoration and ecosystem management.

Author Jesse Stommel and cover art of his book 'Undoing the Grade'

English alum flunks grades in new book

May 22, 2024

Jesse Stommel compiles two decades of eyebrow-raising in “Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop.â€

group of friends clinking glasses

If you have a mind to drink less, mindfulness can help

May 20, 2024

In a new CU study, researchers found body scanning and something called urge surfing appear to help people cut down how much alcohol they drink.

Mike Gil takes a selfie with a shark while scuba diving

Ecological body names Mike Gil an early career fellow

May 10, 2024

The Ecological Society of America has recognized Mike Gil, a marine biologist and CU Boulder assistant professor, for making outstanding contributions to his field.

Keith Julien

Keith Julien, world-renowned CU applied mathematician, passes away at 58

May 2, 2024

Keith Julien was a longtime leader in his department and at the university. He made significant contributions to his discipline and also helped engineer the reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Yellow sunflowers

Fighting infection with some help from bacteria

April 30, 2024

A CU Boulder-led study of sunflowers shows their genes relate to the abundance of bacteria associated with resistance against one of the pathogens that causes white mold.

Physics professor writing on a blackboard in the classroom

A Nobel laureate walks into a first-year physics class...

April 25, 2024

A General Physics for Majors course designed by CU Boulder professors Eric Cornell and Paul Beale shows students the furthest reaches of science are built on fundamental concepts.

Pesos and dollars

US labor market can affect ‘people who are not even here’

April 25, 2024

A recently published paper co-authored by Brian Cadena finds deep connections between the U.S. and Mexican economies.

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