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Acclaimed astrophysicist talks global warming April 5, 6

March 28, 2018

Is human-induced global warming real or a hoax? In his talk at Fiske Planetarium, Jeffrey Bennett will provide the foundation to speak intelligently about the science behind global warming.

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AUDIO: Randall O'Reilly on spring cleaning and its effects on the brain

March 28, 2018

If you want to know why it’s so difficult to tackle a big project like spring cleaning, blame your brain, says Randall O’Reilly, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at CU Â鶹ӰԺ. O’Reilly can discuss the ways that the human brain helps or harms your efforts to tidy up come...

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A pill that staves off aging? It's on the horizon

March 28, 2018

Nicotinomide riboside (NR) mimics caloric restriction, kick-starting the same pathways responsible for reducing cardiovascular aging.

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TIP SHEET: Humor expert available to discuss popularity of April Fools' Day

March 28, 2018

Peter McGraw, director of CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Humor Research Lab, is available for interviews about the holiday's international popularity and the broader psychology behind what makes something funny.

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Leeds professionalism summit looking for community volunteers

March 27, 2018

The Leeds School of Business is actively recruiting professionals from the local community to participate in sessions with students at the third annual BASE Professionalism Summit on April 13.

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Environmental Center seeks faculty, staff input on campus paper use

March 27, 2018

As part of a grant to improve paper reduction on campus, the Environmental Center is soliciting a survey to help gauge current printing and paper use practices. Submit by March 31.

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The songs of trees: Learning in Informal Settings talk April 3

March 27, 2018

David George Haskell will describe how he integrates contemplative, literary and scientific studies of the natural world, reminding us that life's substance and beauty emerge from relationship and interdependence.

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Euclid Avenue closure slated for March 30–31

March 27, 2018

Both lanes of Euclid Avenue and the adjacent sidewalks will be closed Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, to accommodate crane work at the CASE construction site.

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Daunted by spring cleaning? Blame your brain, professor says

March 27, 2018

There's a reason it's difficult to get started on spring cleaning: The brain is wired to be very cautious and conservative in starting big projects.

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Future electric cars could recharge wirelessly while you drive

March 27, 2018

Electric vehicles may one day be able to recharge while driving down the highway, drawing wireless power directly from plates installed in the road.

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