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Could a computer, at a glance, tell the difference between a joyful image and a depressing one? Could it distinguish, in a few milliseconds, a romantic comedy from a horror film? Yes, and so can your brain, according to research published this week by CU Boulder neuroscientists.

As part of the 2019 AeroSpace Ventures Day: Research Blitz, university researchers presented their work in short "lightning round" sessions focused on aerospace and defense research topics ranging from cybersecurity, space weather and quantum to hypersonics, autonomy and robotics.

The CU Museum of Natural History has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation鈥檚 museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.

Inspired by the Apollo moon landings, the Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone (GLEE) will send 500 spacecraft small enough to fit in the palm of your hand to the moon by 2023.

鈥淲e鈥檝e observed, looking at industry-sponsored funding over the last five years, that on average 25% of it comes from our own start-ups,鈥� says Brynmor Rees, assistant vice chancellor for research and innovation, and managing director of Venture Partners at CU Boulder.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this landmark event, CU Boulder is highlighting the stories of scientists and engineers from across the university who contributed to the first five decades of human space exploration鈥攁nd who are paving the way for future journeys to the moon and beyond.

Erick Mueller, executive director of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship, has been touring the state to teach rural communities about entrepreneurship, hoping to help invigorate areas that have seen a decline in major industries.

CU Boulder will host the first field hearing of a special congressional committee on climate change on Thursday, Aug. 1. Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., whose district includes Boulder, made the announcement this week.

Every advancement in the field of soft robotics brings researchers one step closer to developing wearable, surgical and collaborative robots that could safely and effectively help humans. This is why researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the 乐播传媒 Boulder have released a toolkit to show scientists, hobbyists and entrepreneurs how to create their own artificial muscles.

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and its subsidiary units will conclude several leadership transitions before the school year starts, including the August 16 retirement of Joe Rosse, associate vice chancellor of Research Integrity and Compliance, the shift of Director of Animal Resources and Attending Veterinarian Jon Reuter to replace...