New study identifies organic compounds of potential concern in fracking fluids

June 30, 2015

A new Â鶹ӰԺ framework used to screen hundreds of organic chemical compounds used in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, shows that 15 may be of concern as groundwater contaminants based on their toxicity, mobility, persistence and frequency of use.

Colorado business confidence slightly down but positive for third quarter

June 29, 2015

July 1, 2015 Richard Wobbekind The confidence of Colorado business leaders dipped slightly though remained positive going into the third quarter of 2015, according to the Leeds Business Confidence Index released today by the Â鶹ӰԺ’s Leeds School of Business.

Atmospheric mysteries unraveling

June 29, 2015

It’s been difficult to explain patterns of toxic mercury in some parts of the world, such as why there’s so much of the toxin deposited into ecosystems from the air in the southeastern United States, even upwind of usual sources. A new analysis led by researchers at the Â鶹ӰԺ shows that one key to understanding mercury’s strange behavior may be the unexpected reactivity of naturally occurring halogen compounds from the ocean.

'A Queer Endeavor' and educators cultivate inclusive and affirming schools and classrooms

June 29, 2015

How do we cultivate safe, affirming schools for LGBTQ students? Since creating the crowdfunding-supported Breaking the Silence film and supplementary practice-focused videos, Bethy Leonardi, PhD and Sara Staley, PhD have been engaging deeply to support educators and to transform our schools.

New study identifies organic compounds of potential concern in fracking fluids

June 28, 2015

June 30, 2015 Joseph Ryan A new Â鶹ӰԺ study that looked at hundreds of organic chemical compounds found in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, shows that 15 may be of concern as groundwater contaminants based on their toxicity, mobility, persistence and frequency of use.

Behind the history of American patriotic songs

June 25, 2015

June 26, 2015 Tom Riis It’s that time a year when patriotic songs and the sound of fireworks exploding in the night sky will fill the air with pride as Americans celebrate Independence Day. But did you know that many of the patriotic songs that glorify America’s past have their roots in English tradition? That’s right. Tom Riis (Reece), professor of Musicology at CU-Â鶹ӰԺ’s College of Music, explains.

CU law prof comments on today’s high court ruling on Obamacare

June 25, 2015

June 25, 2015 Melissa Hart Melissa Hart, associate professor and director of the Byron R. White Center for The Study of American Constitutional Law at the University of Colorado Law School, comments on today’s United States Supreme Court ruling on the King v. Burwell case that challenged the legality of the Affordable Care Act. The key question in the case centered on whether the federal government had the ability to provide subsidies to help low-income Americans buy health insurance.

High-tech hardware supporting biomedical experiments slated to launch to space station

June 25, 2015

A Â鶹ӰԺ space center will fly high-tech hardware on the commercial SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launching to the International Space Station Sunday, the 50th space mission flown by BioServe Space Technologies since it was founded by NASA in 1987.

Professor discovers new lichen species in city of Â鶹ӰԺ

June 24, 2015

A Â鶹ӰԺ scientist unexpectedly discovered two lichen species new to science in the same week while conducting research in Â鶹ӰԺ Colorado, near the city’s eastern limits.

KAPOW! English grad students rock Comic Con

June 23, 2015

Comic books aren’t just for kids; they are an area ready for academic inquiry. Several English Department graduate students presented papers at the 2015 Denver Comic Con and Literary Conference held May 22-25.

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