Lara Vimercati examines a nieves penitentes structure on Volcán Llullaillaco in Chile

Even in jagged volcanic ice spires, life finds a way

July 8, 2019

High in the Andes Mountains, dagger-shaped ice spires house thriving microbial communities and an oasis for life in one of Earth’s harshest environments.

Student studying

Be productive: Do more, work less

July 5, 2019

While research suggests that most people are productive for a maximum of four hours a day, the style for how one manages those four hours can vary widely. Here are some tips to make your four-hour workday productive.

Laptop on table with a cup of coffee

Fuel your academic argument with these writing prompts

July 5, 2019

Are you a procrastinator who suffers from writing anxiety? Are you having trouble dedicating time to writing your dissertation? The Graduate School has two tips for you.

a 3 MV linear electrostatic dust accelerator inside the IMPACT facilities

NASA selects LASP-led IMPACT center to conduct dust-related research

July 5, 2019

NASA has selected eight teams to collaborate on research into the intersection of space science and human space exploration. Among the teams is the CU Boulder and LASP-led Institute for Modeling Plasmas, Atmospheres, and Cosmic Dust.

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Audio: Ken Bickers on presidential campaign fundraising

July 3, 2019

Earlier this week Elizabeth Warren announced she raised $19.1 million in the second quarter, putting her in the top tier of Democratic presidential contenders and surpassing Bernie Sanders, her main liberal rival. Meanwhile, California Rep. Eric Swalwell ended his White House bid, citing fundraising challenges. Political Science Professor Ken Bickers...

Smead Scholar Alex Hirst, a graduate researcher, helps get a drone ready for launch.

The air up there: CU team deploys drones in tornado study

July 3, 2019

CU Boulder students, faculty and staff are taking part in TORUS—the largest and most ambitious drone-based investigation of severe thunderstorms ever.

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Mini Law School focuses on the law's impact on everyday life

July 3, 2019

The University of Colorado Law School's popular Mini Law School will launch its eighth season this fall with a brand new curriculum that addresses the ways in which the law impacts people’s daily lives in a variety of contexts. Participate in-person in Boulder or via livestream from the location of your choosing.

Torin Clark riding an artificial gravity simulator.

Artificial gravity—without the motion sickness

July 2, 2019

Artificial gravity has long been the stuff of science fiction. Picture the wheel-shaped ships from films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Martian, imaginary craft that generate their own gravity by spinning around in space. Now, a team from CU Boulder is working to make those out-there technologies a reality.

Fireworks display at Folsom Field

Catch fireworks, entertainment at Ralphie's Independence Day Blast

July 2, 2019

Admission and parking are free at Boulder's annual Fourth of July celebration at Folsom Field. Entertainment starts at 8:30 p.m., and fireworks begin at dark.

Man looking at computer screen.

Brush up on your skills with Lynda

July 2, 2019

The slower months of summer can be a great time to brush up on your professional skills with training videos from Lynda.com.

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