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Samira Rajabi, assistant professor of media studies, spent years battling a brain tumor. Her experience of trauma and finding support through social media inspired research she hopes will help others.

Recent events have prompted a lively discussion about if and how content on streaming platforms should be moderated. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Today spoke with an expert in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Law about Spotify, Joe Rogan and this new frontier in content moderation.

Survivors of events like the recent Marshall Fire may face what sociologist Lori Peek called "the long tail of disaster-related trauma." She argues these survivors need mental health resources and support from friends and family long after the television cameras are gone.

A global study of 13,000 individuals found people around the world base their opinions of COVID-19 policies on who supports them, not what's in them. It suggests scientists and bipartisan coalitions, not political elites, should be the first ones to communicate pandemic plans.

Adam McKay's new movie uses science fiction and comedy to explore elements of our current society—but it's not alone. Could we be in a new golden age of sci-fi entertainment? Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Today spoke with CMCI's Rick Stevens to find out.

Nearly 85% of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Democrats approved of some form of mask mandates in the state, according to a recently released survey on the state of politics in 2021. Only 21% of Republicans agreed.

A new Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder study shows that in the days following the 2020 presidential election, Republicans grew increasingly doubtful that the vote count was legitimate. Regardless of party, the more an individual trusted and consumed Fox News, the less faith they had in the electoral process.

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ will soon receive billions of dollars to improve its roads, bridges, utilities and other infrastructure. Civil engineer Keith Porter said it's a start––but the state still has a long way to go as it prepares for floods, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ and other disasters.

What opportunities exist to rethink how we live to not only combat COVID-19 but also address climate change, human health and other issues? The Program in Environmental Design is tackling these questions through innovative projects that do everything from improve spaces for outdoor learning to rethinking streetscapes.

The Korey Wise Innocence Project (KWIP) at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Law will review 51 criminal cases where microscopic hair analysis was used as evidence. If it's determined the hair microscopy evidence played a central role in conviction, KWIP may take steps to challenge any potential wrongful convictions.