Community Edition - Dec. 18, 2022
Discover What's Here
Marvel at the Colorado skies Dec. 18
Join Fiske Planetarium to learn about the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Explore the brilliant winter constellations and learn what objects to look for with the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a small telescope.
In Focus
4 tips for finding joy over the holidays
For many people, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Here are some tips to help you slow down and live in the joy of the holidays.
Understanding bias, engaging with people with disabilities the focus of new police training
University police are continuing to explore ways to resolve issues while treating all members of the campus community with respect and dignity.
Research in Your Backyard
Not-so-private eyes: Eye movements hold clues to how we make decisions
New findings from mechanical engineers at CU Boulder could, one day, help doctors screen patients for illnesses like depression or Parkinson's Disease.
Ultraviolet light can annihilate COVID-19 aerosols, but there’s a tradeoff with air quality
A new CIRES-led study finds germicidal ultraviolet light disinfection can be used to fight COVID-19 in high-risk environments. However, the technique produces harmful secondary chemicals in indoor air, with a significant but not overwhelming impact. There are multiple strategies that can be used to minimize the air quality impact, which are now under investigation.
Access to IUDs, other long-acting contraception boosts college graduation rates
Women with easier access to the full range of contraceptive methods, including intrauterine devices and implants, are as much as 12% more likely to obtain a four-year college degree than those with more limited access, according to new research. The study comes amid growing concerns that access to certain forms of contraception is under threat in some areas of the country.