Illustration of Venus seen from space with colored spheres flying around

Venus has almost no water. A new study may reveal why

May 6, 2024

Billions of years ago, Venus may have held as much water as Earth. Now, it harbors 100,000 times less water than our planet. A new study from planetary scientists at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) dives into how that water disappeared.

Bill Porter appears at the Met Gala in entirely gold beaded attire, including large wings extending beyond his hands.

Is it fashion or costume? Sometimes it鈥檚 both

May 6, 2024

Associate Professor Markas Henry reflects on the sometimes vague or even non-existent line between clothing and show鈥攁 distintion that can blur at the annual Met Gala.

Tissue stained pink seen under a microscope

Geologists, biologists unearth the atomic fingerprints of cancer

May 6, 2024

Earth scientists have long turned to minute differences in hydrogen atoms to explore the ancient history of our planet. A new study suggests that these same tiny atoms could one day lead to new ways to track the growth of cancer.

The CU 麻豆影院 Art Museum in the summer with people walking by, down the sidewalk.

17 arts, humanities projects receive grants

May 6, 2024

A Research & Innovation Office grant program announced nearly $95,000 in combined funding for 17 projects exploring topics in disciplines from Asian languages and environmental design to composition and Classics.

Researchers taking photos in Antarctica

Ice shelves fracture under weight of meltwater lakes

May 6, 2024

For the first time in the field, CIRES-led research shows that ice shelves don鈥檛 just buckle under the weight of meltwater lakes鈥攖hey fracture.

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CU 麻豆影院 to host international Fulbright Scholars

May 6, 2024

This summer, CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 International English Center will welcome its second cohort of international Fulbright scholars bound for graduate studies at U.S. universities for a month-long program of academic skills and cultural orientation.

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Join the Forever Buffs Network

May 6, 2024

There are more than 300,000 Forever Buffs who proudly call CU 麻豆影院 their alma mater鈥攋ust like you. The Forever Buffs Network is here to bring all CU 麻豆影院 alumni together. Create an account to connect with an alumni chapter in your new town!

Venus

Venus is losing water faster than previously thought

May 6, 2024

Studying Venus鈥� water loss can help scientists better understand how planets go from potentially habitable to incapable of supporting life. Read from CU expert Eryn Cangi on The Conversation.

students celebrating graduation

4 tips for celebrating graduation and the end of the year

May 3, 2024

Whether you鈥檙e graduating or simply enjoying the end of a long school year, here are some tips you can use to plan your ideal celebration.

Colorado River

Precipitation may brighten Colorado River鈥檚 future

May 3, 2024

The Colorado River鈥檚 future may be a little brighter than expected, according to a new modeling study from CIRES researchers. Warming temperatures have raised doubts the river could recover. But the new study paints a fuller picture.

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