Community Edition - Dec. 11, 2022
In Focus
Ways to support yourself and each other through a traumatic event
For many of us, trauma can be challenging to define and even more challenging to talk about. Here are some ways you can support yourself and your fellow Buffs.
University Libraries media recommendations for winter days
CU Boulder students, faculty and staff contributed their favorite books, shows and movies to help you ride out the dark days of winter. Cozy in for some of the community's top picks.
Vetting of human rights commitments next step in global climate summit
After three days of dynamic and thought-provoking panels and keynotes at the inaugural Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit co-hosted by United Nations Human Rights and CU Boulder, the work now begins on moving the talk about the human rights crisis that climate change is to action.
Research in Your Backyard
CU scientists shine light on what comes up when you flush
Germophobes, brace yourselves. A team of CU Boulder engineers has revealed how tiny water droplets, invisible to the naked eye, are rapidly ejected into the air when a public restroom toilet is flushed. The research also provides a methodology to help reduce this exposure risk.
What happens to spacecraft when they hit Earth's atmosphere at 25,000 mph?
The historic spacecraft soon hit Earth's atmosphere flying at speeds of almost 25,000 mph. CU Boulder aerospace engineer Iain Boyd breaks down what will happen to the capsule, and how NASA will keep it safe on reentry.
Can music heal? This artist and researcher wants to find out
When Grace Leslie steps onstage, she wears a high-tech cap that transforms the pulses in her body and brain into haunting, hypnotic sounds. She hopes that same kind of musical connection can help people heal.
On economy, Colorado will lead in 2023 but headwinds threaten
The annual Leeds Economic Outlook Forum showcased the state’s strengths, predicting Colorado's job growth will continue to outpace U.S. average.