Initially a service to let gamers voice and text chat while playing, most of Discord’s current users build and maintain online communities—though not always very big ones. CU expert Brianna Dym shares on The Conversation.
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There is an abundance of archaeological evidence that indicates solar alignment was part of the architectural design of Stonehenge, but the monument’s ancient connection to the skies may run even deeper than realized. Read from CU expert Erica Ellingson and colleagues on The Conversation. Read more
If you want to get to the top and stay there, humility trumps arrogance as a management style, researchers say. Read from CU expert David Hekman and colleague Elsa Chan on The Conversation. Read more
Power grids have played roles in wildfires across the U.S. over the last decade. In most states, utilities may opt to shut off power to parts of the grid to reduce wildfire risk. Read more from CU expert Kyri Baker on The Conversation. Read more
