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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 25/09/2026
Rewind through more than a century of Homecoming traditions and togetherness with these early snapshots of moments that still bring Buffs back to Boulder today. bit.ly/4yi29ey 📸: Photos and history provided by the CU Boulder Heritage Center
Football players in the middle of a play at CU's first homecoming game in 1914. Text reads: 1914. CU's first homecoming. November 7, 1914. C men versus Utah. CU won 33 to 0.A large depiction of the United States flanked by two ghostly figures is set up outside a house. The art reads "Ghost to Ghost. It's CU over Iowa State." Text reads: 1953. Haunted homecoming decorations. Haunted Homecoming decorations at the 1953 Homecoming game against Iowa State. Gift of Myrtle Browning Fulton to the CU Heritage Center.Ralphie and her handlers at a 1971 football game. Text reads: 1971. Queen Ralphie. Ralphie accepts her tinfoil homecoming queen crown.A group of students cheer and laugh under an airplane-styled parade float. Text reads: 1991. Homecoming parade. A Homecoming parade float features Ralphie, the "Tiger Killer."
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 23/09/2026
The Colorado River is on the brink of collapse. What comes next? CU Boulder water expert Doug Kenney weighs in on water cuts, climate impacts and the future of the river. bit.ly/4iuNFCV
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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 22/09/2026
CU Boulder's Sustainability Research Summit aims to build connections between researchers and external partners and share @colorado.edu research with the Front Range community and beyond. 🗓️: October 8-9 📍: University Memorial Center (UMC) Learn more: www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
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CU Boulder announces inaugural Sustainability Research Summit Oct. 8–9
The two-day event is designed to connect researchers with external partners and elevate sustainability research. Explore the program and register to attend.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 21/09/2026
Grazing animals like cattle and sheep may be reshaping the mountain slopes, according to a CU Boulder study. The animals’ foraging behaviors can form the staircase-like ridges that stripe hillsides around the world. bit.ly/4g3OyiR
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Mystery of hillside staircases revealed. Hint: It really is the cows
Simple foraging behavior of grazing animals can produce the terracettes that stripe hillsides around the world, new CU Boulder research shows.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 18/09/2026
Droughts are changing more than our landscapes. CU Boulder ecologist Pieter Johnson and collaborator Tara Stewart Merrill found drier conditions could increase vulnerability to certain diseases in humans and wildlife. bit.ly/4A8i8gp
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 17/09/2026
What happens when AI stops being a tool and starts being the boss? New research from the Leeds School of Business explores how workers respond when artificial intelligence evaluates their performance and why human oversight remains essential.
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The rise of the bot boss
What happens when AI starts evaluating workers? New CU Boulder research out of the Leeds School of Business offers some answers.
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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 15/09/2026
Happy 50 years to the National Snow and Ice Data Center @nsidc.bsky.social! NSIDC is a part of CIRES @colorado.edu. Read about NSIDC's history, including how they digitize, preserve, rescue, and share critical data — and where the data comes from. ⬇️ nsidc.org/news-analyse...
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NSIDC turns 50 | National Snow and Ice Data Center
NSIDC celebrates 50 years in operation as of September 2026.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 14/09/2026
A new CU Boulder study sheds light on why people reject or accept some proposed sustainability technologies: If it doesn’t seem natural, they won’t go for it. Comparing technologies to things in nature can prompt people to trust solutions more. bit.ly/4bNpZFF
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But is it natural? How our affinity for 'naturalness' can save or sink new climate solutions
Across political ideologies, people in the U.S. overwhelmingly gravitate toward technologies presented as natural and reject those that seem unnatural. The
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 10/09/2026
Research from CU Boulder Psychology and Neuroscience is helping uncover the stereotypes that shape perceptions of STEM and highlight the importance of creating spaces where everyone can see themselves as a scientist.
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What does a scientist look like?
In STEM, the stereotypes go beyond gender, asserts social psychology doctoral candidate Sheba Aikawa.
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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 09/09/2026
GOOD NEWS: the Arctic Report Card will continue under its independent editorial team – led by researchers at CIRES @colorado.edu and @uafairbanks.bsky.social – with new support from @agu.org. cires.colorado.edu/news/2026-ar...
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2026 Arctic Report Card finds critical support from strategic partners
The highly anticipated yearly assessment will continue under its independent editorial team led by CIRES researchers
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 09/09/2026
Online conversations offer a glimpse into how people navigate everyday life. What if researchers could use those posts to study human behavior? Professor Kai Larsen is developing a tool to help with that. ↓ bit.ly/4zmgeZl
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The world's largest study of human behavior is happening online
After nearly three decades of work, a Leeds School of Business researcher has developed a new AI tool that turns online conversations into data that can be used
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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 08/09/2026
TOMORROW (9/9) — Sustainability on Tap with Gregory Crichlow and Kevin Krizek. Learn about micro-mobility, human-powered vehicles, community-based design, and transport and land use policies! 🕕️: 6 - 8 pm 📍: Upslope Brewing Company 🔗: calendar.colorado.edu/event/sustai...
University of Colorado Boulder's "Sustainability on Tap" — a free public event showcasing CU sustainability researchers, Sept 9, 2026, 6–8 PM at Upslope Brewing Co. in Boulder; $5 beer, $25 trivia prize, featured speakers Gregory Crichlow and Dr. Kevin Krizek
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Classics Department University of Colorado Boulder @cuboulderclassics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Because 10 years at sea wasn't dramatic enough, The Odyssey got the full Christopher Nolan treatment. Drop by our panel discussion on myth, film, and ancient epic on screen! Sept 17, 7–8 PM Eaton HUMN 250 #Classics #FilmHistory #Odyssey #CUBoulder
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 08/09/2026
🏠 vs. 🏢: Which work environment leads to the greatest well-being? New research from the Leeds School of Business found that remote work was associated with higher well-being, which in turn was associated with lower employee turnover.
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Remote workers report the highest well-being in study of 7,700 employees
Many employers worry remote workers feel disconnected. A new study found they reported higher well-being and were no more likely to feel isolated than their
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Department of Geography, CU Boulder @cugeography.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Alton Byers (Geography Ph.D. 1987) in CU Boulder Today: How warming might have caused Nepal's deadly floods www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
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How warming might have caused Nepal's deadly floods
A CU Boulder mountain geographer explains how rising temperatures are destabilizing mountains and increasing the risk of landslides, glacial floods and other
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 03/09/2026
An extreme heat event that previously occurred once every 50 years is now happening once every decade. What can individuals do to better protect themselves? Professor Sara Meerow has insights. ↓ bit.ly/3Sr6axr
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Institute of Behavioral Science at CU Boulder @cuboulderibs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
#Extremeheat is creating dangerous conditions for #incarceratedpeople. IBS Fellow David Ciplet is leader of the Climate and #Incarceration Research Collaborative, who research #Coloradojails conditions and how to protect the incarcerated from #heatrisk. www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
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For people behind bars, extreme heat can be deadly and inescapable
As climate change drives more frequent and prolonged heat waves, CU Boulder and CU Anschutz researchers are working with formerly incarcerated people to
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 02/09/2026
An ongoing CU Boulder study has found that many of Denver’s public spaces don’t provide enough shade to protect people from UV exposure and heat. The team is using the research to develop a practical roadmap for creating safer public spaces. ↓ bit.ly/3TSnJac
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The mile-high city is short on shade
A new study shows widespread exposure to harmful UV radiation and heat in many of Denver's public spaces. It also offers a roadmap for designing healthier
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 31/08/2026
In our latest episode of CUriosity, geologist Lon Abbott, who studies how mountains form, explains how Boulder’s iconic Flatirons got their shape and why they’re so special even though they’re not one of a kind. bit.ly/3SkUkoG
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CUriosity: How special are the Boulder Flatirons, really?
Lon Abbott, who studies how mountains form, explains how Boulder's iconic Flatirons got their shape and why they’re so special even though they're not one of a
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 28/08/2026
One week, countless moments making memories. This is what Welcome Week at CU Boulder looks like! Watch the highlights, spot a familiar moment and tell us: Which Welcome Week event was your favorite?
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 26/08/2026
Big news for the future of quantum research! The National Science Foundation is investing in the next phase of CU Boulder and its partners’ work to advance quantum science research and engineering through a $37.5 million award. Read more ↓ bit.ly/4zEZw7p
A person stands observing a complex setup of scientific equipment and wires in a laboratory. Text on the image reads: "$37.5M U.S. National Science Foundation award aims to define new quantum frontiers." The CU Boulder logo is shown at the bottom.
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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 20/08/2026
"It is as important to learn how to interact with communities as it is to learn about scientific processes.” @colorado.edu graduate students, staff, and faculty — learn about the new community-engaged research micro-credential program: www.colorado.edu/oce/2026/08/...
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Apply now: Community-Engaged Research Micro-Credential Program
The University of Colorado Boulder Equitable Approaches to Community-Engaged Research Micro-Credential program equips researchers with the knowledge and skills
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 20/08/2026
The new semester is off to a stunning start ☀️⛰️🎒
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 20/08/2026
It’s time for your next adventure. Welcome home—and welcome to the herd! 🦬
A group of people happily pose in front of a table covered with a tablecloth labeled "Stearns East Hall." They are accompanied by Chip the Buffalo mascot from the University of Colorado Boulder. The backdrop includes a white tent with the university's name and logo. Various individuals wear name tags and matching shirts, and some hold up pinky fingers in a celebratory gesture.A golf cart labeled "Fall Welcome Move-In Mobile" drives down a sunny street. It is decorated with gold fringe. Two people, Chancellor Justin Schwartz and Vice Chancellor for Student Life D’Andra Mull, sit in the front seats, wearing sunglasses and shirts with a buffalo logo. Orange cones are visible in the background.Individuals are moving along a sidewalk, each pushing carts filled with personal items and luggage during CU Boulder move-in. Trees line the path, providing shade.Two people are smiling and engaging with each other outside near Onizuka Hall. One holds a clipboard and pen, while the other holds papers and a tote bag. A banner for Onizuka Hall is visible in the background.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 19/08/2026
It's that time of year again! 📦🚘🏠 As we begin a new semester, we're excited to welcome more than 7,500 first-year students to campus. This incoming class represents all 50 states and 47 countries. 🌎 SKO BUFFS! 🦬
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 12/08/2026
What if weather forecasts were precise enough to show whether an individual building is likely to flood? CU Boulder professor Zhi Li is using AI to predict flooding with greater precision and speed than traditional models. His research could lead to customized flood alerts. bit.ly/4hP7sws
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Using AI to improve flood prediction and personalize warnings
By combining AI with weather and terrain data, Assistant Professor Zhi Li's approach predicts flooding with unprecedented speed and precision, enabling more
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 10/08/2026
There may be 8 to 14 million more insect species than people thought. The research has profound implications for understanding the scale, richness and future of biodiversity on Earth. ↓ bit.ly/4wKcEq4
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There may be 3 times as many insect species as previously thought, new study finds
Research led by the CU Museum of Natural History produced one of the most comprehensive estimates of Earth's insect diversity to date, suggesting 8 to 14
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 07/08/2026
Do organizations do better when they have a central leader who calls the shots or a decentralized group of individuals who sort out their own division of labor? A new honeybee-inspired study offers answers. 🐝 bit.ly/4xlbMIl
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Can leaderless societies get stuff done? Ask the honeybees
A new honeybee-inspired analysis suggests that central control isn't necessary for group success, as long as there's good communication and just the right mix
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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 06/08/2026
“Heat is the deadliest climate-related hazard, causing more fatalities in the United States than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined,” said @sarameerow.bsky.social, a new associate professor of geography @colorado.edu & CIRES fellow. Read the Q&A ⬇️ www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
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Heat is the world's deadliest climate hazard. Are cities ready?
Extreme heat is no longer a rare event, and protecting communities will require coordinated efforts, says geography professor Sara Meerow.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 05/08/2026
Scientists from prestigious universities are more than three times more likely to have their research published in elite journals than authors from lesser known schools, according to a new study by CU Boulder, @sfiscience.bsky.social and @uvmvermont.bsky.social. bit.ly/4wikMNH
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Want to get published in a top-tier journal? Where you're from matters
An analysis of 110,000 submissions to elite general science journals shows that researchers from prestigious universities are more than three times more likely
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 04/08/2026
Why do mosquitoes like you but not your friends? Contrary to popular myth, it's not because you have "sweet blood." In our latest episode of CUriosity, entomologist Samuel Ramsey breaks down what makes mosquitoes attracted to you—and what you can do stop that attraction.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 03/08/2026
What’s driving this year’s intense wildfires? With dozens of active wildfires ravaging communities across the United States and Canada, @cires.colorado.edu expert Virginia Iglesias is breaking down what you need to know about this fire season and how to protect yourself. ↓ bit.ly/4vRjMzw
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INSTAAR @instaar.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
🥳 Wed Aug 19th Join us for our Anniversary Open House at the Mountain Research Station above Boulder! Guided field trips, hands-on activities, dinner, & seminar by K. Suding. Come for 1 session or stay for the day The FREE tickets are going fast, sign up asap: www.eventbrite.com/e/mountain-r...
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Mountain Research Station Anniversary Open House
Celebrate the Mountain Research Station’s 106th anniversary and INSTAAR's 75th at a scenic field science outpost in the Indian Peaks.
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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 31/07/2026
Over the last two decades, microbial emissions have been the dominant driver of atmospheric methane — an important greenhouse gas — according to a series of pioneering papers led by scientists at @noaa.gov, CIRES, @instaar.bsky.social, and @colorado.edu research.noaa.gov/pioneering-n...
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Pioneering NOAA-University of Colorado research converges on role of microbes in methane’s surge
Stable isotope analysis points to impact of agriculture and wetlands, not fossil fuels
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LASP @laspatcu.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Where’d all the time go? 😞 🦬 Our BSA REU program has reached its bittersweet conclusion. We’re sad to see the program end, but we’re looking forward to seeing what they accomplish with everything that they’ve learned! lasp.colorado.edu/2026/07/31/s...
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 01/08/2026
For #ColoradoDay, we're spotlighting the #quantum research being conducted on 14er Mount Blue Sky. Researchers at CU Boulder and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology are putting an optical atomic clock to the test in a way that’s never been done before. bit.ly/4fOQhst
Three individuals are setting up scientific equipment on a rocky mountain summit. In the background, a vast landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky is visible. The text on the image reads, "14er science: Quantum physicists measure whether time moves faster on a mountaintop."
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 31/07/2026
Celebrating 50 years of sustainable impact with the CU Recycling Center! ♻️ What started as a passion project by students has become a university-wide mission, supported by and in partnership with Facilities Management.
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CU Recycling celebrates 50 years of impact
CU Boulder is celebrating the anniversary of campus recycling—a program that has evolved with the times and remains a powerful example of the partnership and
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 29/07/2026
We are excited to host screenings at three iconic locations on campus: Macky Auditorium, Muenzinger Auditorium and Roe Green Theatre! #SundanceFilmFestival
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 29/07/2026
Thousands of years after its composition, students are still assigned to read “The Odyssey,” and artists still examine it for insights into myth and loyalty and what it means to be human. Perhaps that’s why we’re still reading it, says classics scholar John Gibert. ↓ bit.ly/4fIoFVN
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Why 'The Odyssey' endures
With Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" now in theaters, CU Boulder classics scholar John Gibert explains why Homer's epic continues to resonate
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 24/07/2026
CU Boulder’s Nature, Environment, Science and Technology (NEST) Studio for the Arts brings eco-oriented artists to the Mountain Research Station in a new residency—where creative practice and environmental research meet in the alpine landscape. bit.ly/4ySJg2z
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 23/07/2026
If you could chat with an AI ghost, what would you want them to say? CU Boulder researchers are offering the first scientific glimpse at how people use the increasingly popular AI agents trained on data about the deceased. bit.ly/3RDjBdc
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If you could chat with an AI ghost, what would you want them to say? New study explores
The first user-experience study of "generative ghosts" offers insight into what people want—and don't want—from digital representations of their deceased loved
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 21/07/2026
BioServe Space Technologies is being honored for its contributions to the International Space Station with a NASA Space Flight Awareness Supplier Award. Since 1987, the @cuengineering.bsky.social research center has supported hundreds of life sciences investigations. bit.ly/4wILTBV
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CU Boulder space research honored by NASA
CU Boulder's BioServe Space Technologies is being recognized for decades of contributions to the International Space Station.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 21/07/2026
With input from our research community, CU Boulder has submitted recommendations to the White House Office of Management and Budget on proposed revisions to the federal regulations governing research grants and other forms of federal financial assistance. Learn more ↓ bit.ly/3RR9i5n
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CU Boulder submits recommendations on proposed federal research regulations
After gathering feedback from across its research community, CU Boulder has submitted recommendations to the White House Office of Management and Budget on
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 20/07/2026
Happy #NationalMoonDay! CU Boulder scientists are involved in five upcoming trips to the moon. 🌒 Researchers will explore everything from volcanoes on the moon’s surface to signals washing through our galaxy from the dawn of the universe. Read more ↓ bit.ly/459FS5w @laspatcu.bsky.social
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5 upcoming trips to the moon and how CU Boulder scientists are involved
Researchers will explore everything from volcanoes on the moon's surface to signals washing through our galaxy from the dawn of the universe.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 20/07/2026
Happy #NationalMoonDay! As CU Boulder marks 150 years, @fiskeplanet.bsky.social reminds us that discovery is even more powerful when it is shared with the community. Read more about how two friends found a lasting connection under the dome. ↓ bit.ly/4aS86VS
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Under the dome: Why 2 longtime Boulder residents keep coming back to Fiske Planetarium
Fiske Planetarium has become one of CU Boulder's most beloved attractions in the university's 150-year history. See the awe-inspiring immersive experiences,
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 16/07/2026
CU Boulder is ranked No. 31 in the recently released Global University Visibility Rankings measuring the brand visibility of universities in countries across the globe, including website traffic, news coverage, social media reach and YouTube engagement. bit.ly/3SWaHId
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 16/07/2026
A new discovery by @cuengineering.bsky.social and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social could help turn construction waste into building materials with lower environmental impact. The key ingredient? A compound that gives ice cream a creamier texture. 🍦 Learn more. ↓ bit.ly/3RCGqh7
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Seaweed-based ingredient can help turn dirt into 3D-printed walls
By studying how nature builds with dirt, CU Boulder researchers found a way to turn excavated soil into stronger and 3D printable building materials.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 15/07/2026
Why are women’s teams often judged differently than men's? In a new study, men and women teams produced identical results, but people consistently rated all-women teams as more likely to challenge the status quo and deserving of less pay. bit.ly/4wEumL6
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Equal performance, unequal pay: Why women's teams fall behind
New CU Boulder research finds all‑women teams are often paid less than all-male teams even when performance is the same.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 13/07/2026
Climate change doesn't always drive people away. A new study of 11,000 people over two decades in Bangladesh finds that families with strong international migrant networks may be more likely to stay put during periods of extreme weather. bit.ly/4yfWyFW
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Climate change is changing how and why people move
A new study of 11,000 people over two decades in Bangledesh finds that heatwaves and storms increase migration. But, surprisingly, families with strong
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 10/07/2026
Despite longstanding beliefs that they are not native to the region, new research shows that moose have been in the southern Rockies for centuries. The study’s results could offer important clues to supporting the future of the Colorado moose. ↓ bit.ly/4wuZjS1
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