Tissue stained pink seen under a microscope

Geologists, biologists unearth the atomic fingerprints of cancer

May 6, 2024

Earth scientists have long turned to minute differences in hydrogen atoms to explore the ancient history of our planet. A new study suggests that these same tiny atoms could one day lead to new ways to track the growth of cancer.

The CU Boulder Art Museum in the summer with people walking by, down the sidewalk.

17 arts, humanities projects receive grants

May 6, 2024

A Research & Innovation Office grant program announced nearly $95,000 in combined funding for 17 projects exploring topics in disciplines from Asian languages and environmental design to composition and Classics.

Researchers taking photos in Antarctica

Ice shelves fracture under weight of meltwater lakes

May 6, 2024

For the first time in the field, CIRES-led research shows that ice shelves don’t just buckle under the weight of meltwater lakes—they fracture.

International students in classroom at CU Boulder

CU Boulder to host international Fulbright Scholars

May 6, 2024

This summer, CU Boulder’s International English Center will welcome its second cohort of international Fulbright scholars bound for graduate studies at U.S. universities for a month-long program of academic skills and cultural orientation.

Graduating students on commencement day

Join the Forever Buffs Network

May 6, 2024

There are more than 300,000 Forever Buffs who proudly call CU Boulder their alma mater—just like you. The Forever Buffs Network is here to bring all CU Boulder alumni together. Create an account to connect with an alumni chapter in your new town!

Venus

Venus is losing water faster than previously thought

May 6, 2024

Studying Venus’ water loss can help scientists better understand how planets go from potentially habitable to incapable of supporting life. Read from CU expert Eryn Cangi on The Conversation.

students celebrating graduation

4 tips for celebrating graduation and the end of the year

May 3, 2024

Whether you’re graduating or simply enjoying the end of a long school year, here are some tips you can use to plan your ideal celebration.

Colorado River

Precipitation may brighten Colorado River’s future

May 3, 2024

The Colorado River’s future may be a little brighter than expected, according to a new modeling study from CIRES researchers. Warming temperatures have raised doubts the river could recover. But the new study paints a fuller picture.

illustration of cavity momentum exchange

New methods help solve a problem when taking ultra-precise measurements

May 3, 2024

Precisely measuring the energy states of individual atoms has been a historical challenge for physicists because of the tendency for atoms to recoil. In a new paper, JILA and NIST Fellows Ana Maria Rey and James Thompson, JILA Fellow Murray Holland, and their teams proposed a way to overcome this problem.

Photomontage of the evolution of a tornado

What’s with the recent wild tornadoes? Expert weighs in

May 3, 2024

In the past few weeks, multiple tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the central and southern U.S. Atmospheric scientist Andrew Winters says more may be on the way and offers tips to stay safe.

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