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Planetary scientist Shannon Curry has spent her career exploring why Earth, Mars and Venus look so different today. Her findings may shape how scientists search for life in other worlds, and could help keep astronauts safe as they venture into space.
As a researcher, creator or inventor at CU Boulder, protecting your innovations may be necessary to ensure they reach their full potential, benefiting society while securing recognition and opportunities for you.
The story of a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a female classmate recently swept the Emmys and is now one of the top streaming shows on Netflix. Criminologist Jillian Turanovic says its portrayal of online radicalization of young men is chillingly accurate.
Studying the sun helps researchers understand how space weather can affect technology back on Earth. Read from CU expert Ryan French on The Conversation.
CU Boulder researcher Mary Angelica Painter finds that in post-disaster recovery, equity isn't guaranteed.
Research co-authored by CU Boulder environmental psychologist Amanda Carrico finds CEO Elon Musk's embrace of rightwing politics resulted in liberals being less willing to buy Tesla's electric vehicles.
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension shows how quickly political humor can spark outrage. CU Boulder professor and humor researcher Peter McGraw explains why some punchlines delight audiences while others trigger backlash.
As global temperatures rise, hunters in Alaska, who rely on Arctic ice, are seeing changes. CU expert Alexandra Jahn explains how these shifts are echoed in satellite data and climate models—on The Conversation.
Solar energy is a crucial part of our clean energy future, but a new highly efficient solar material has a hurdle that needs to be addressed. A recent study reveals how a microscopic weak spot can lead to total device failure and what to do about it.
Researchers from Colorado have brought a quantum device known as an optical atomic clock to the summit of Colorado's Mount Blue Sky. Their work could, one day, help people navigate without GPS or even predict when a volcano is about to erupt.