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Released: 12-Dec-2018 2:05 PM EST
Student constructs gender-inclusive Hebrew language rules
University of Colorado Boulder

Lior Gross and Jewish Studies instructor Eyal Rivlin publicly launched their new gender-inclusive Hebrew language—the Nonbinary Hebrew Project—in late October.  

Released: 4-Dec-2018 1:40 PM EST
Taking the measure of an asteroid
University of Colorado Boulder

CU Boulder researchers are playing an important role in a NASA mission to grab a piece of an asteroid and return it to Earth.

Released: 4-Dec-2018 1:35 PM EST
'Chameleon' tattoos change color, may help diagnose illness
University of Colorado Boulder

Carson Bruns is working to put body art to use, designing high-tech inks that may one day signal your temperature or changes in blood chemistry.

   
Released: 26-Nov-2018 3:05 PM EST
What makes the world's fastest marathon shoe so fast?
University of Colorado Boulder

Five of the six top finishers in this month's New York City Marathon wore a cutting-edge shoe said to reduce the amount of energy required to run by 4 percent. A new study explains how the shoe works and answers some questions raised by critics.

   
Released: 6-Nov-2018 5:05 PM EST
How ideas go viral in academia
University of Colorado Boulder

How ideas move through academia may depend on where those ideas come from as much as their quality, a recent study suggests.

Released: 6-Nov-2018 5:05 PM EST
Fire ant colonies could inspire molecular machines, swarming robots
University of Colorado Boulder

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have uncovered the statistical rules that govern how gigantic colonies of fire ants form bridges, ladders and floating rafts.

Released: 29-Oct-2018 4:05 PM EDT
New Gene-Therapy Shot Eases Chronic Pain in Dogs; Human Trials Now Underway
University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder neuroscientist Linda Watkins has developed an opioid-free, long-lasting shot for management of chronic pain. So far, it has been tested in more than 40 dogs with impressive results and no adverse effects. Human trials are underway.

Released: 26-Sep-2018 3:05 AM EDT
Making old antibiotics new again
University of Colorado Boulder

CU Boulder researchers have identified a family of small molecules that turn off defense mechanisms inside bacteria that enable them to resist antibiotics. The compounds could ultimately be given alongside existing medications to rejuvenate them.

Released: 5-Sep-2018 1:30 PM EDT
When It Rains, Snake Bites Soar
University of Colorado Boulder

Rattlesnakes and other venomous reptiles may bite more people during rainy years than in seasons wracked by drought, a new study shows.

Released: 4-Sep-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Aging K-12 schools increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters, says CU Boulder professor
University of Colorado Boulder

Increasing natural disasters and aging schools built before modern codes existed put thousands of school-aged children at risk each day. A new guide and webinar series offer solutions.

Released: 23-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT
The Unexpected Upside of E. coli
University of Colorado Boulder

Best known as a pathogen that causes food poisoning or steals nutrients away from its host, the E. coli bacterium actually plays a critical role in promoting health by producing a compound that helps cells take up iron.

Released: 13-Aug-2018 12:05 PM EDT
From office windows to Mars: Scientists debut super-insulating gel
University of Colorado Boulder

A new, super-insulating gel developed by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder could dramatically increase the energy efficiency of skyscrapers and other buildings, and might one day help scientists to build greenhouse-like habitats for colonists on Mars.

Released: 10-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Risk-Taking, Antisocial Teens 5 Times More Likely to Die Young
University of Colorado Boulder

Adolescents with serious conduct and substance use problems are five times more likely to die prematurely than their peers, with roughly one in 20 dying by their 30s, according to new research.

Released: 17-Jul-2018 4:35 PM EDT
Microscopic Trampoline May Help Create Networks of Quantum Computers
University of Colorado Boulder

Scientists have developed a device that uses a small plate to absorb microwave energy and bounce it into laser light—a crucial step for sending quantum signals over long distances.

Released: 16-Jul-2018 6:05 PM EDT
Democrats, Republicans Agree on Climate Change More Than They Think
University of Colorado Boulder

A new study found that 66 percent of Republicans, 74 percent of Independents, and 90 percent of Democrats believe in human-caused climate change and the utility of reducing greenhouse gases. But when mulling proposals, they choose party above policy.

Released: 16-Jul-2018 5:05 PM EDT
Murder Rates Highest in Countries That Lack Due Process
University of Colorado Boulder

A new CU boulder study of 89 countries over five years found that countries which lack due process have the highest homicide rates while those that respect the rights of the accused have the lowest

Released: 20-Jun-2018 1:00 PM EDT
Researchers Find Last of Universe's Missing Ordinary Matter
University of Colorado Boulder

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have helped to find the last reservoir of ordinary matter hiding in the universe.

Released: 11-Jun-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Squashing cyberbullying: New approach is fast, accurate
University of Colorado Boulder

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have designed a new technique for spotting nasty personal attacks on social media networks like Instagram.

Released: 7-Jun-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Is a stress shot on the horizon?
University of Colorado Boulder

Rats injected with beneficial bacteria weekly for three weeks showed lasting anti-inflammatory changes in the brain and more resilience when exposed to stress. The findings could lead to new microbiome-based immunizations for anxiety and PTSD and new treatments for depression.

Released: 6-Jun-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Study Finds Challenges Addressing Sex Discrimination in Schools in #MeToo Era
University of Colorado Boulder

People responsible for Title IX implementation often lack resources and training, study finds. Staff who are supposed to support students experiencing sexual harassment or discrimination are difficult to identify and access.

Released: 4-Jun-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Collective gravity, not Planet Nine, may explain the orbits of "detached objects"
University of Colorado Boulder

Bumper car-like interactions at the edges of our solar system—and not a mysterious ninth planet—may explain the dynamics of strange bodies called “detached objects,” according to a new study.

Released: 21-May-2018 5:05 PM EDT
What an All-Nighter Does to Your Blood
University of Colorado Boulder

A new study looking at proteins in the blood over the 24-hour-cycle found 30 that vary depending on what time it is, and more than 100 that are disrupted by a simulated night shift

Released: 2-May-2018 7:00 AM EDT
Microbes Living in a Toxic Volcanic Lake Could Hold Clues to Life on Mars
University of Colorado Boulder

Researchers have discovered microbes living in a toxic volcanic lake that may rank as one of the harshest environments on Earth.

Released: 1-May-2018 5:00 PM EDT
Kids with Pets, Rural Upbringing Become Stress-Resilient Adults
University of Colorado Boulder

Men who were raised in the country with pets have more stress-resilient immune systems than those raised pet-free in the city, according to a new study released this week in the journal PNAS

Released: 19-Apr-2018 4:05 PM EDT
California's Next Major Earthquake Could Cause $100 Billion in Losses, Strand 20,000 in Elevators
University of Colorado Boulder

Northern California's next big earthquake could kill 800 people and cause more than $100 billion in economic losses. One in four buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area could be unsafe to re-enter after a major earthquake or would be otherwise limited in their usability.

   
Released: 19-Apr-2018 3:50 PM EDT
Black Hole and Stellar Winds Form Giant Butterfly, Shut Down Star Formation in Galaxy
University of Colorado Boulder

Researchers in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Science have completed an unprecedented "dissection" of twin galaxies in the final stages of merging.

Released: 16-Apr-2018 4:30 PM EDT
Giving Morphine to Quell Pain After Surgery Can, Paradoxically, Prolong It, Study Shows
University of Colorado Boulder

Giving opioids to rats to quell pain after surgery prolongs pain for more than three weeks and primes specialized immune cells in the spinal cord to be more reactive to pain, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study

Released: 2-Apr-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Ice-Free Arctic Summers Could Hinge on Small Climate Warming Range
University of Colorado Boulder

A range of less than one degree Fahrenheit (or half a degree Celsius) of climate warming over the next century could make all the difference when it comes to the probability of future ice-free summers in the Arctic.

Released: 29-Mar-2018 5:00 PM EDT
A Pill That Staves Off Aging? It's on the Horizon
University of Colorado Boulder

Nicotinomide riboside (NR) mimics caloric restriction, kick-starting the same pathways responsible for reducing cardiovascular aging.

   
Released: 27-Mar-2018 4:45 PM EDT
Future Electric Cars Could Recharge Wirelessly While You Drive
University of Colorado Boulder

Electric vehicles may one day be able to recharge while driving down the highway, drawing wireless power directly from plates installed in the road that would make it possible to drive hundreds—if not thousands—of miles without having to plug in.

Released: 23-Mar-2018 3:30 PM EDT
Rain or Snow? Humidity, Location Can Make All the Difference
University of Colorado Boulder

A new map of the Northern Hemisphere shows how and why different areas receive snow or rain at near-freezing temperatures.


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