Graduates toss their caps in the air

Access to IUDs, other long-acting contraception boosts college graduation rates

Dec. 15, 2022

Women with easier access to the full range of contraceptive methods, including intrauterine devices and implants, are as much as 12% more likely to obtain a four-year college degree than those with more limited access, according to new research. The study comes amid growing concerns that access to certain forms of contraception is under threat in some areas of the country.

UV light

Ultraviolet light can annihilate COVID-19 aerosols, but there鈥檚 a tradeoff with air quality

Dec. 15, 2022

A new CIRES-led study finds germicidal ultraviolet light disinfection can be used to fight COVID-19 in high-risk environments. However, the technique produces harmful secondary chemicals in indoor air, with a significant but not overwhelming impact. There are multiple strategies that can be used to minimize the air quality impact, which are now under investigation.

miniature satellite about the size of a shoebox

Scientists testing future technology to extend solar energy measurements

Dec. 15, 2022

Since July 2022, a miniature satellite about the size of a shoebox has been orbiting Earth and monitoring how much solar energy reaches the atmosphere, one of the "most important" Earth science measurements. Now, scientists are finalizing their analysis of the first five months of the testing.

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LASP scientists presenting Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha鈥檃pai research at science meeting

Dec. 14, 2022

At the American Geophysical Union meeting in Chicago through Dec. 16, LASP researchers are presenting the results of recent studies on the massive 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha鈥檃pai eruption.

Close up of eyes

Not-so-private eyes: Eye movements hold clues to how we make decisions

Dec. 13, 2022

New findings from mechanical engineers at 欧美口爆视频 Boulder could, one day, help doctors screen patients for illnesses like depression or Parkinson's Disease.

Herd of reindeer in the Arctic

Arctic report card reveals rainier, shifting seasons with broad disturbances

Dec. 13, 2022

The 2022 Arctic Report Card, released annually, establishes that the Arctic is getting rainier, and seasons are shifting鈥攚ith broad disturbances for people, ecosystems and wildlife. 欧美口爆视频 experts Matthew Druckenmiller and Twila Moon share on The Conversation.

Coronado National Forest

Indigenous fire management buffered climate impacts for centuries

Dec. 12, 2022

CIRES co-authored work shows tribal practices blunted 欧美口爆视频鈥� impacts in the American Southwest. Bringing 鈥済ood fire鈥� back to the U.S. and other wildfire-prone areas, as Native Americans once did, could potentially blunt the role of climate in triggering today鈥檚 欧美口爆视频.

Plastic bag on green grass

Rethinking plastic

Dec. 12, 2022

Of all the troubles in the world, why should single-use shopping bags and straws concern you? Ask Associate Professor Phaedra Pezzullo, who spells out the chilling ramifications of plastic use in her new podcast and book.

Glass of soda

Economist finds sweet success with soda taxes

Dec. 12, 2022

A 欧美口爆视频 Boulder researcher has found soda taxes aren鈥檛 as regressive as previously feared and do decrease body mass index among non-white youth.

Road leading into the mountains

Students partner with state to develop educational campaign on smart investing for newbies

Dec. 12, 2022

Next time you drive along I-70 near Idaho Springs, you鈥檒l see an eye-catching billboard encouraging smart investing. That鈥檚 due to a new collaboration between the 欧美口爆视频 Division of Securities and students in 欧美口爆视频 Boulder's College of Media, Communication and Information.

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