Community Edition - Oct. 30, 2018
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CU on the Weekend lecture: 'The Knowledge Illusion'
Why do people think they know more than they really do? In this free lecture Nov. 3, Philip Fernbach will explore the nature of knowledge and how much of what we know or think we know is an illusion.
The shifting meaning of sexual consent: Law professor presents Nov. 7
Colorado Law Professor Aya Gruber will discuss the current state of confusion around the meaning of sexual consent in an upcoming lecture in Denver.
Voices from Bears Ears: Seeking common ground on sacred land
Capturing the passion and history embedded in local conversations about public lands, the Center of the American West presents a book release event Nov. 8.
In Focus
It's that time of year when things go bump in the night. Horror writer and CU Boulder English Professor Stephen Graham Jones breaks down why we like to be scared.
Research in Your Backyard
Tales from the crypt: Microbial life thrives in graveyards
While synonymous with death, tombstones host microbial life in profusion, new CU Boulder research finds.
New gene therapy eases chronic pain in dogs; human trials underway
Neuroscientist Linda Watkins has developed an opioid-free, long-lasting shot for management of chronic pain. It's been tested in more than 40 dogs with impressive results and no adverse effects.
Engineers scale up a low-cost, energy-saving cooling system
CU Boulder engineers have successfully scaled up an innovative water-cooling system capable of providing continuous day-and-night radiative cooling for structures.