Earthquake rubble in Syria after an earthquake hit the country in Feburary

What the devastating floods in Libya, earthquake in Morocco can teach us

Sept. 19, 2023

As cities age and natural disasters escalate, the international community can play a key role in helping revise outdated infrastructure—and save lives. Associate Professor Shideh Dashti offers her take.

American flag in front of an old brick home

What is Labor Day and why do we celebrate it?

Aug. 31, 2023

Labor Day is a widely-celebrated American holiday, but beyond the opportunity for indulging in barbecues and poolside gatherings, the day holds significant historical weight. Professor Ahmed White offers his take.

Vladimir Putin and Yevgeny Prigozhin

What the death of rival Prigozhin means for Putin and the war on Ukraine

Aug. 28, 2023

Russian officials have confirmed the Aug. 23 plane crash in the outskirts of Moscow killed Yevgeny Priogozhin, friend-turned-foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin. CU expert Sarah Wilson Sokhey offers her take on what Prigozhin’s death means for the war in Ukraine and how a coup attempt against Czar Nicholas II in 1907 could provide clues about what will happen next.

Dark craters seen from above on the moon

India just won the race to the moon’s South Pole. Here’s what comes next

Aug. 23, 2023

Marking the latest milestone in a new kind of space race, India's Chandrayaan-3 mission touched down safely on the moon. CU Boulder astrophysicist Jack Burns gives his take on why nations and companies are hurrying to parts of the moon that no Apollo craft ever visited.

Calculator and money.

Why Biden’s war on junk fees may not save you money

Aug. 9, 2023

Legislating fees can have unintended consequences, including a redistribution of costs. Get CU marketing professor Amit Bhattacharjee's take.

New X logo on a computer screen

Rebranding is risky business, but here’s why trading Twitter for X just might work

July 27, 2023

Companies change their name for many reasons, all with the hope of creating “stronger, favorable, unique associations." Get CU Marketing Professor Donald Lichtenstein’s take.

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