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Police pullback linked to increases in crime

Feb. 28, 2024

A study of 78 Denver neighborhoods found that when police pulled back their activity amid COVID-19 lockdowns and in the wake of George Floyd's death in 2020, crime generally increased. But not every neighborhood was impacted the same.

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In an interconnected world, managing and perceiving risk is key, experts say

Feb. 27, 2024

CU Boulder researcher Steve Miller argues for deeper insight into how people understand risk before shocks, especially those related to climate change, happen in global systems.

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CBD shown to ease anxiety without the risks that can come with THC

Feb. 27, 2024

The first randomized trial to examine how commercially available cannabis impacts anxiety symptoms has shown that products heavy in the nonintoxicating compound CBD work surprisingly well—and without getting you high.

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Louisiana governor enables corporate property tax breaks, taking money away from schools

Feb. 26, 2024

Louisiana’s governor has signed an executive order making it easier for companies to receive lucrative property tax breaks, and cash-strapped schools will likely pay the price. Read from CU expert Kevin Welner and colleagues on The Conversation.

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How AI could bring a scientific renaissance

Feb. 23, 2024

The Science of Science and Computational Discovery lab seeks to unravel the complexities and imperfections of scientific discovery through the power of artificial intelligence.

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Climate contrarianism is down but not out, expert says

Feb. 22, 2024

In 2011, Professor Max Boykoff attended a Heartland Institute conference to better understand how the conservative think tank was influencing the climate debate. Ten years later, Boykoff returned to interview attendees and examine comparisons with that earlier conference.

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How the ‘blockbuster effect’ boosts some crowdfunding campaigns

Feb. 22, 2024

A recent study from the Leeds School of Business has found that widely popular Kickstarter campaigns have a positive spillover effect on other projects.

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What’s behind the astonishing rise in LGBTQ+ romance literature?

Feb. 22, 2024

It’s tempting to see this trend as a sign of the times, but the biggest book publishers started changing their approach only once they realized they were leaving money on the table. Read from CU experts Christine Larson and Ashley Carter.

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After 75 years, ‘Death of a Salesman’ still packs a gut punch

Feb. 22, 2024

CU Boulder theater professor Bud Coleman reflects on Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer-winning play and why it’s a story that still has meaning.

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Virtual homesteaders built an internet of ‘little autocracies.’ Is digital democracy doomed?

Feb. 22, 2024

A new book from Assistant Professor Nathan Schneider argues that attempts to impose democracy on the internet have failed for cultural and technical reasons. But what if we used it as a tool to solve these problems?

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