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Colorado’s leading public research university, transforming lives since 1876. Official account. AAU member. #CUBoulder

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CIRES
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In the Pacific Ocean, a record-breaking El Niño continues to grow — and countries around the world are bracing for its impacts, including potential extreme weather. CIRES Fellow Kris Karnauskas busts 5 myths about the climate phenomenon: www.colorado.edu/today/2026/1...

colorado.edu5 El Niño myths, busted. Here's what the 'Godzilla' El Niño could really mean for ColoradoAs one of the strongest El Niño events in recorded history approaches its peak, climate scientist Kris Karnauskas explains what may be in store for Colorado and

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Meet Dr. Sarah Klassen, an archaeologist and Associate Director of the Center for Collaborative Synthesis in Archaeology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research explores how past societies built cities, managed agricultural landscapes, and interacted with their changing environment.

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Happy #EarthScienceWeek! CIRES scientists study a wide range of Earth science topics, including the solid Earth, weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, atmospheric chemistry, water, and more. Learn about our research: cires.colorado.edu/research?utm... 📸 Patrick Cullis/CIRES alum

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Are you a lover or a hate of pumpkin spice? 🎃 In our latest episode of CUriosity, Heather Kennedy, who teaches marketing at the Leeds School of Business, explains the cultural phenomenon that is pumpkin spice and why Americans can't seem to quit it. ☕️ https://bit.ly/4yL08ry

bit.lyCUriosity: Why are we so obsessed with pumpkin spice?Heather Kennedy, who teaches marketing at the Leeds School of Business, explains the cultural phenomenon that is pumpkin spice and why Americans can't seem to

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New @wwu.edu, @nsidc.bsky.social, and @colorado.edu research shows penguin poop feed green algae patches that melt Antarctic snow. Read the story from @agu.org: news.agu.org/press-releas...

news.agu.orgPenguin poop is melting Antarctic snow by keeping algae greenPenguin poop is fertilizing snow algae blooms along the Antarctic Peninsula, feeding dense green algae patches along the coastline, according to a new study in Journal of Geophysical Research:…

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LASP
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Happy 45th launchiversary to NASA's Solar Mesosphere Explorer (SME)! Launched on Oct. 6, 1981, SME's mission was to study ozone processes in the mesosphere. It was the first NASA satellite to be operated entirely by a university and helped confirm the discovery of the ozone hole.

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SPRITE's taking flight! 🚀 🌌 On October 1, this LASP-led mission is scheduled to launch and begin its journey to investigate some of astronomy’s biggest questions about the early universe. Learn more about SPRITE and how to watch the launch: lasp.colorado.edu/2026/09/29/s...

lasp.colorado.eduSPRITE mission set to launch, opening a new window on the ultraviolet universeNASA’s SPRITE (Supernova Remnants and Proxies for ReIonization Testbed Experiment) mission, scheduled to launch in October 2026, will collect unprecedented observations in the far-ultraviolet…

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dr. Esther Rolf, Associate Professor of Geography Dr. Morteza Karimzadeh, and Professor of Aerospace Engineering Science Dr. R. Steven Nerem for receiving the New Frontiers Grant! www.colorado.edu/researchinno...

colorado.eduNew Frontiers awards $300,000 to advance ambitious interdisciplinary researchTwo CU Boulder research teams will receive a combined $300,000 in New Frontiers Launch Phase funding to advance interdisciplinary projects focused on geospatial

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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...

colorado.eduCU Boulder announces inaugural Sustainability Research Summit Oct. 8–9The 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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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. https://bit.ly/4g3OyiR

colorado.eduMystery of hillside staircases revealed. Hint: It really is the cowsSimple foraging behavior of grazing animals can produce the terracettes that stripe hillsides around the world, new CU Boulder research shows.
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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. https://bit.ly/4bNpZFF

colorado.eduBut is it natural? How our affinity for 'naturalness' can save or sink new climate solutionsAcross 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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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...

cires.colorado.edu2026 Arctic Report Card finds critical support from strategic partnersThe highly anticipated yearly assessment will continue under its independent editorial team led by CIRES researchers
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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. ↓ https://bit.ly/4zmgeZl

colorado.eduThe world's largest study of human behavior is happening onlineAfter 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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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...

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🏠 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.

colorado.eduRemote workers report the highest well-being in study of 7,700 employeesMany 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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Institute of Behavioral Science at CU Boulder
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#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...

colorado.eduFor people behind bars, extreme heat can be deadly and inescapableAs 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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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. ↓ https://bit.ly/3TSnJac

colorado.eduThe mile-high city is short on shadeA 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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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. https://bit.ly/3SkUkoG

bit.lyCUriosity: 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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"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/...

colorado.eduApply now: Community-Engaged Research Micro-Credential ProgramThe University of Colorado Boulder Equitable Approaches to Community-Engaged Research Micro-Credential program equips researchers with the knowledge and skills
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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. https://bit.ly/4hP7sws

colorado.eduUsing AI to improve flood prediction and personalize warningsBy 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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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. ↓ https://bit.ly/4wKcEq4

colorado.eduThere may be 3 times as many insect species as previously thought, new study findsResearch 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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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. 🐝 https://bit.ly/4xlbMIl

colorado.eduCan leaderless societies get stuff done? Ask the honeybeesA 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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“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...

colorado.eduHeat 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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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. https://bit.ly/4wikMNH

colorado.eduWant to get published in a top-tier journal? Where you're from mattersAn 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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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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🥳 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...

eventbrite.comMountain Research Station Anniversary Open HouseCelebrate 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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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...

research.noaa.govPioneering NOAA-University of Colorado research converges on role of microbes in methane’s surgeStable isotope analysis points to impact of agriculture and wetlands, not fossil fuels

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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...