Community Edition - Aug. 14, 2022
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Coloradan Conversations Sept. 7: Climate change, impact on human rights
Climate change is increasing the frequency of natural disasters—and those disasters have enormous impacts on human life. Held in person and streamed live, Coloradan Conversations is an opportunity to gain insights and think differently about this important issue that impacts us all.
Research in Your Backyard
How COVID spawned a surge in superbugs—and what we can do about it
"Don’t pressure your doctor for an antibiotic unless there's evidence that you need one," says Corrie Detweiler in this Q&A on the threats of antibiotic-resistance pathogens.
62 nuns were buried in a historic Denver cemetery. This archaeologist is helping to move them
Between 1898 and 1969, 62 nuns were buried in a historic cemetery in southwest Denver. This summer, Lauren Hosek is helping to move the remains to a new resting place.
Scientists call for ‘Western Rewilding Network’ to support wolf, beaver populations, improve biodiversity on public lands
In a paper published this week, CU Boulder Professor Joanna Lambert and 19 other scientists call for a portion of federal land in 11 states to be used to ‘rewild’ the American West.
How Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan impacts Chinese-American relations
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan has fueled a mounting crisis between China and the United States. William Wei, professor of modern Chinese history, spoke about the significance of Pelosi’s visit and its implications on Chinese-American relations.
Incentives not a guarantee of more US-made semiconductors
A $52 billion federal package to incentivize U.S. production of semiconductor chips has energized the high-tech sector, but experts aren’t convinced it will be the end to dramatic shortages that have created pain points throughout the supply chain.