Mars

MAVEN observes large solar storm that sparked global aurora on Mars

Sept. 29, 2017

An unexpectedly strong blast from the Sun hit Mars this month, observed by NASA missions in orbit and on the surface, Boulder scientists report.​

politics

Expert to weigh 'godless politics' at CU Boulder

Sept. 28, 2017

An expert on the political implications of growing numbers of non-religious citizens will discuss “godless politics” in a lecture on the University of Colorado Boulder campus next month.

Classics Day

Want to write like Achilles? CU has you covered

Sept. 28, 2017

The Classics Department at the University of Colorado Boulder will host students from across the state for Colorado Classics Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, on the Norlin Library quadrangle.

PhET in Cambodia

PhET Interactive Simulations wins global education award

Sept. 26, 2017

CU Boulder’s PhET Interactive Simulations is one of six winners of the prestigious, international WISE Award from the WISE Foundation.

Gardening

Can gardening prevent cancer? CU study seeks to find out

Sept. 20, 2017

Ask someone who gardens what they love most about it, and the answer often is: it makes them feel better. A new trial is exploring the measurable health benefits of community gardening.

Prisoner

Behind the Bars

Sept. 20, 2017

David Pyrooz has interviewed hundreds of gang members, searching for insight into how some manage to avoid or escape what he calls "the snare" of gang life, while others succumb to it.

Protesters

Why are people irrational about politics?

Sept. 20, 2017

Join Philosophy Professor Michael Huemer for his Think! talk "Why We Are Irrational About Politics."

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Grand Challenge expands portfolio with three new projects

Sept. 20, 2017

The cross-campus Grand Challenge initiative this week announced the selection of three new additions to the Grand Challenge portfolio starting this fall.

Disaster

CU Boulder experts discuss disaster preparedness

Sept. 13, 2017

Disaster preparedness is the focus of the next Social Sciences Today Forum at CUBoulder. The event, titled “Disasters: Can We Be Prepared?” features three experts and is scheduled for Sept. 26, at noon in Old Main Chapel.

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CU Boulder scientists ready for Cassini mission grand finale

Sept. 13, 2017

After a highly successful mission, the Cassini spacecraft will give up Saturn's last secrets to CU Boulder scientists before disintegrating in the planet's dense atmosphere Sept. 15.

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