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How pollution changes a baby’s gut, and why it matters

Sept. 1, 2022

A first-of-its kind study by CU Â鶹ӰԺ researchers finds that exposure to air pollution in infancy impacts a child's developing gut microbiome in ways that boost risk of allergies, obesity and diabetes and may influence brain development.

Person sits on rock formation and plays music.

Video: ‘Soundscapes of the People’ explores Pueblo’s history through music

Sept. 1, 2022

The College of Music’s American Music Research Center has embarked on a research project aimed at documenting, preserving and engaging with diverse musical and cultural influences in and around Pueblo, Colorado.

Chihuahuan meadowlark

Meet the Chihuahuan meadowlark

Sept. 1, 2022

A former CU Â鶹ӰԺ undergraduate's honors thesis has led to the official recognition of the Chihuahuan meadowlark as a distinct species.

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What your cycling jersey reveals about you and the event it advertises

Aug. 31, 2022

Fashion historian Markas Henry reviews jerseys made to commemorate the Buffalo Bicycle Classic and helps cyclists consider the message their exercise apparel conveys.

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As US ramps up semiconductor production, engineers are probing new tiny electronics

Aug. 30, 2022

This month, President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. The bill is putting new focus on semiconductors—the tiny devices that are in everything from smartphones to laptops and even thermostats.

Tobias Niederwieser and Luis Zea pose by two cases on a table in a lab

Yeast bound for moon will provide clues on how radiation impacts astronauts

Aug. 29, 2022

NASA's Artemis 1 mission could launch for the moon as early as Saturday, Sept. 3. Aboard will be an experiment designed by engineers at CU Â鶹ӰԺ studying how radiation in space could impact human astronauts.

NASA spacecraft

Artemis 1 mission sets the stage for routine space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit

Aug. 29, 2022

NASA is going back to the Moon (sans crew). The mission will mark a key step in bringing humans back to Earth’s dusty sidekick after a half-century hiatus. CU expert Jack Burns discusses what to expect on The Conversation.

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As book bans rise, former teacher argues for letting kids read

Aug. 25, 2022

As book bans rise across the country, Wendy Glenn, a CU Â鶹ӰԺ professor and former English teacher, argues that reading books––even ones that make adults uncomfortable––is critical for the education of young people.

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Cannabis legalization boosts use by double digits, new study suggests

Aug. 25, 2022

Residents of states where cannabis has been legalized use marijuana 24% more frequently than those living in states where it remains illegal, according to new research published today in the journal Addiction.

Earth and the moon

CU Â鶹ӰԺ lands $5.5M Air Force project for orbital, artificial intelligence research

Aug. 24, 2022

A team of researchers is embarking on a major research project that will advance our understanding of orbital mechanics and monitoring, artificial intelligence and hypersonics.

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