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‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’: New space telescope gives first glimpses of universe

July 13, 2022

Astrophysicist John Bally takes a look at the first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope—an instrument that is gazing farther into space and time than anything ever built by humans.

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CU Night in Downtown Boulder set for July 27

July 12, 2022

Learn about CU Boulder projects and partnerships, including the campus of the future and the university’s leadership on climate change action, plus enjoy food, exhibits and Band on the Bricks—join CU Night in Downtown Boulder.

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Apply now to study abroad in spring 2023

July 12, 2022

Get a jump on your plans for the next academic year. Education Abroad is open over the summer and currently accepting applications for spring 2023—no need to wait until you’re back on campus to get started.

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Buffs set for Spain foreign tour

July 12, 2022

The Colorado women’s basketball team will embark on a foreign tour of Spain to mark the start of the 2022–23 season. The Buffaloes’ fall trip will be a 10-day exploration from Aug. 6 to 16.

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CU Boulder brings home national honors for 3 campus videos

July 12, 2022

CU Boulder recently received national honors for three campus videos—two recounting community efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and one highlighting the CU Boulder Police Department.

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Filmmakers collaborate to reveal new perspectives on microscopic world of bacteria

July 11, 2022

A series of films, canvases and a dynamic living wall expose the multifaceted worlds of cyanobacteria in an exhibition at Denver Museum of Nature & Science. “Refresh” reveals microscopic landscapes that allow us to ponder how these prehistoric organisms shaped our world and how they could help us move toward a cleaner future.

The craggy surface of the asteroid Bennu as seen from space

Hopping space dust may influence the way asteroids look and move

July 11, 2022

When NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft arrived at the asteroid Bennu, scientists discovered something surprising: The asteroid's surface wasn't smooth like many were expecting but was covered in large boulders. Now, a team of physicists think they know why.

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What the SCOTUS ruling on EPA and emissions means for climate change

July 11, 2022

Colorado Law's Jonathan Skinner-Thompson discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), limiting the EPA’s authority under a provision of the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector.

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Slay the Runway: Fashion workshop celebrates, empowers LGBTQ+ youth

July 8, 2022

Slay the Runway is a workshop in fashion design, performance and sewing, aimed at creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ teens to express themselves. Watch this year’s participants create and perform their own inspired looks, while program co-founder Steven Frost discusses how the workshop celebrates and empowers our local LGBTQ+ communities.

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Gain a competitive edge on your fall fellowship

July 8, 2022

The Research and Innovation Office is excited to announce the launch of the third annual Fellowship Writing & Peer Editing Program. Faculty are encouraged to attend a 30-minute kickoff on July 13 to determine if the program is right for them.

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