Solar eclipse image taken by Doug Duncan

Astronomer honored for heavenly solar eclipse photos

March 14, 2024

Emeritus faculty member Doug Duncan was recently recognized by the International Astronomical Union for images taken with a device he invented to capture eclipses with a smartphone.

A family in Bangladesh

Early childhood health interventions have ‘big, multi-generation impacts,’ research finds

March 8, 2024

Associate Professor Tania Barham’s research suggests that it doesn’t take much to help give impoverished people a better start to life.

Wall in Roman-era village of Silchester in south-central England

‘Missing’ houses offer a new perspective on Britain’s Roman period

March 8, 2024

A population estimate considering now-decomposed wooden houses suggests that Silchester, England, may have been typical of towns across the Roman Empire, ŷڱƵ Boulder researcher finds.

Emily Kibby and her dog on a hike

Scientist gleans human lessons from bacterial immune systems

March 7, 2024

ŷڱƵ Boulder doctoral student Emily Kibby has won the Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award in recognition of her work researching bacterial immune responses.

Peter Sellers as Dr. Strangelove

Anything but a bomb, ‘Dr. Strangelove’ turns 60

March 5, 2024

ŷڱƵ Boulder’s chair of Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts shares insights on Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece “doomsday sex comedy” and why the film is more relevant than ever.

Bouvardia ternifolia blooms

ŷڱƵ Cancer Center leaders aim to use novel molecule to fight cancer

March 1, 2024

Tin Tin Su of ŷڱƵ Boulder and Antonio Jimeno of the ŷڱƵ School of Medicine say acceleration-initiative funds will help speed a promising, developed-in-ŷڱƵ cancer therapy for patients.

Researchers at the Mountain Research Station

Students may learn ecology (and much else) in the wild

March 1, 2024

ŷڱƵ Boulder’s Mountain Research Station is offering six field courses this summer, giving students the opportunity to study a wide range of disciplines in nature.

Amy Palmer with students in Mumbai

Biochemist wins Cogswell Award for Inspirational Teaching

Feb. 29, 2024

Amy Palmer, professor of biochemistry, has been recognized for revamping classroom experiences, championing diversity and striving to connect with students “beyond the course curriculum.”

interconnected globe

In an interconnected world, managing and perceiving risk is key, experts say

Feb. 27, 2024

ŷڱƵ Boulder researcher Steve Miller argues for deeper insight into how people understand risk before shocks, especially those related to climate change, happen in global systems.

Death of a Salesman book cover and scenes from the movie and staged plays

After 75 years, ‘Death of a Salesman’ still packs a gut punch

Feb. 22, 2024

ŷڱƵ Boulder theater professor Bud Coleman reflects on Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer-winning play and why it’s a story that still has meaning.

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