Research Report - An asteroid's wild gravity; the myth of catching up on sleep; and more from CU Boulder

Using radio instruments aboard NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft, CU Boulder researchers have shed new light on the asteroid Bennu’s wild spin and competing forces, painting a clearer picture of the rock’s topsy-turvy gravity. Read more at New Scientist.

FUNDING: NASA

As the U.S. changed its clocks this month, new CU Boulder research shows that sleeping in on the weekend won’t make up for a lack of rest during the week. Read more at CNN. 

FUNDING: NIH

CU Boulder scientists are studying the connection between cardiovascular health and the gut microbiome, with early results suggesting that targeted antibiotic treatments could mitigate stiffening and constricting in the arteries. Read more about the research.

FUNDING: NIH

Using cutting-edge instrumentation, CU Boulder researchers have developed cost-effective techniques to track and differentiate sources of methane, a greenhouse gas and air pollutant. Read more about the research.

FUNDING: NOAA