Thomas Cech

It could cure the incurable, revolutionize vaccines and immortalize cells: RNA explained

June 10, 2024

In “The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life’s Deepest Secrets,” Nobel Laureate Tom Cech explores how DNA’s long-overlooked sibling could revolutionize medicine.

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In new experiment, scientists record Earth’s radio waves from the moon

June 10, 2024

Odysseus, a tenacious lander built by the company Intuitive Machines, almost didn't make it to the moon. But an experiment aboard the spacecraft managed to capture an image of Earth as it might look to observers on a planet far from our own.

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Scientists help students vanquish a catch-22

June 10, 2024

It’s an unfortunate truth of higher education that you need research experience to gain research experience. In a new publication, ŷڱƵ Boulder scientists detail how the SkillsCenter allows students to gain credentials in basic to advanced research skills.

Professor Edith Zagona

Modern water management approaches on tap during USAID visit

June 10, 2024

Professor Edith Zagona provided technical and advisory services during a U.S. Agency for International Development-sponsored visit to Armenia, where rural communities are running out of water due to uncontrolled use by fish farms and pollution caused by untreated mining tailings.

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What to know about the recent student email migrations

June 10, 2024

OIT is wrapping up the latest wave of migrating student email from Gmail to Microsoft Exchange. How can students find their incoming email and set up desktop and mobile versions of Outlook? Get details.

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Inside the rise and fall of one of the world’s most powerful writing groups

June 6, 2024

In its bankruptcy filing, the Romance Writers of America blamed “disputes concerning diversity, equity and inclusion” for its membership declining by an astounding 80%. Read from ŷڱƵ expert Christine Larson on The Conversation.

Amber Duffy

Honors student produces prize-winning research on loneliness

June 6, 2024

In her honors thesis, recent graduate Amber Duffy describes how loneliness influences a person’s ability to respond to stress.

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8 Boulder-area hikes to try

June 5, 2024

Good hiking days are here to stay! If you are looking for a quick trip to nature or a stress reliever, check out these hiking spots in and around Boulder.

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Euclid Parking Garage to close June 20–28

June 5, 2024

Beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, the Euclid Parking Garage (Lot 205) will be closed for annual cleaning and routine maintenance.

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Framing the climate conversation through art, science, community collaborations

June 5, 2024

The ŷڱƵ Arts Science Environment Program’s main goal is to address critical environmental and social issues across ŷڱƵ. The program’s new exhibition brings together ŷڱƵ Boulder scientists and artists from various parts of the state.

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