The sunflower's rapid evolutionary transformation

The sunflower's rapid evolutionary transformation

June 6, 2018

A new CU Boulder-led study sheds light on the genetic mechanisms that allowed sunflowers to undergo a relatively rapid evolutionary transition from wild to domesticated in just over 5,000 years.

Is an immunization for stress on the horizon?

Is an immunization for stress on the horizon?

June 5, 2018

A new study by CU Boulder researchers suggests that one particular beneficial bacteria can have long-lasting anti-inflammatory effects on the brain, making it more resilient to the physical and behavioral effects of stress.

Aerospace building construction celebrates topping out

Aerospace building construction celebrates topping out

“This building signals an increase in our ability to supply talent to the state’s aerospace economy and is an important step forward for our entire college,” said Bobby Braun, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science and Smead Space Technology Chair.

Interdisciplinary Climate Science: Risky But Worth It

Examining the risks and rewards of interdisciplinary climate science

June 4, 2018

A new assessment by Virginia Institute of Marine Science, National Weather Service, CIRES/NOAA, and other researchers across the country identifies early-career barriers—and solutions—to improve climate research.

1 year, 228 papers: CU Boulder among top 10 institutions globally in Earth and environmental sciences

1 year, 228 papers: CU Boulder among top 10 institutions globally in Earth and environmental sciences

CU Boulder ranked among the top 10 institutions worldwide in producing research and Earth and environmental sciences last year. The university also placed 50th among academic institutions globally in producing high-quality science, overall.

Gia Voeltz

Cellular cartographer Voeltz named HHMI investigator, granted $8 million

May 30, 2018

In recent years, Voeltz's research has fundamentally altered the way scientists understand the machinery of life’s most basic unit, redrawing the cellular map and igniting a new field that could lead to new therapies for neurogenerative diseases.

The Puca Glacier in Peru, named for the red color of the rocks on its eastern moraine. Credit: John Darcy/CU Boulder

A new wrinkle to the limits of life on Earth

May 30, 2018

Glacial retreat in cold, high-altitude ecosystems exposes environments that are extremely sensitive to phosphorus input, new CU Boulder-led research shows.

Small Business Panel at 2018 Aerospace Investment Forum

Investment Forum sparks discussion on challenges, opportunities in Colorado aerospace

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Space Business Roundtable convened a forum at CU Boulder on May 17, 2018 to explore current investment challenges facing Colorado’s aerospace industry.

Firefighters stand in front of wildfire

Western Water Assessment makes research relevant for decision makers

CIRES’ Western Water Assessment has released a new usable science guide for researchers hoping for impact. The handbook provides tested, tangible methods for researchers to produce useful science for those who write legislation, implement policy, manage natural resources or public resources, or manage their own business—bridging the gap between critical scientific research and constructive societal impact.

Wind turbines in a body of water

High-res forecasts could help offshore wind developers

A new NOAA dataset of wind forecasts could help the energy industry identify which offshore areas in the United States have the best potential for wind resource development.

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