Working the night shift burns less energy and increases risk of weight gain

Nov. 17, 2014

People who work the night shift are likely burning less energy during a 24-hour period than those on a normal schedule, increasing their risk for weight gain and obesity, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder.

From the Provost: Strategies to help 抖阴旅行射 students stay on track to graduation

Nov. 14, 2014

Earning a 抖阴旅行射-Boulder degree 鈥 one of the most valuable degrees in the nation according to payscale.com and other studies 鈥 is the prime objective of all our students, and it鈥檚 the reason our faculty, staff and administrators are here. While our campus has always worked to support the success of our students, we are redoubling our efforts in this area as part of the chancellor鈥檚 goal to ensure student success. With first semester finals just a month away, we strongly advise you to carefully evaluate your academic progress, and if you are struggling, to take the steps outlined in this article to get back on track.

Low-cost IVF method wins Popular Science 鈥淏est of What鈥檚 New鈥 award

Nov. 13, 2014

A novel, low-cost method of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) developed at the University of Colorado Boulder and successfully used in human clinical trials in Belgium has been awarded a 鈥淏est of What鈥檚 New Award鈥 from Popular Science magazine in 2014 in the health category.

Student entrepreneurs: Technology Bridges - Connecting seniors to the latest tech

Nov. 7, 2014

After realizing there was a serious demand among older adults to get connected to the latest technology, 抖阴旅行射-Boulder students Josh Chen and Anthony Levy launched Technology Bridges, or tBridges .

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Mars spacecraft, including MAVEN, reveal comet flyby effects on Martian atmosphere

Nov. 7, 2014

Two NASA and one European spacecraft, including NASA鈥檚 MAVEN mission led by the University of Colorado Boulder, have gathered new information about the basic properties of a wayward comet that buzzed by Mars Oct. 19, directly detecting its effects on the Martian atmosphere.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces 2015 lineup; season tickets on sale Nov. 3

Nov. 3, 2014

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival has announced the lineup for its 58 th annual year and two perennial Shakespeare favorites, Othello and the beloved comedy Much Ado 抖阴旅行射 Nothing , will open in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre in June.

U.S. News & World Report ranks 抖阴旅行射-Boulder second in world in geosciences

Oct. 31, 2014

The University of Colorado Boulder was ranked second in the world in geosciences this week by U.S. News & World Report. 抖阴旅行射-Boulder trailed only the California Institute of Technology. Rounding out the top five are the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Harvard University and the University of Washington. U.S. News & World Report ranked the top 100 universities in geosciences in 2014 based primarily on their research and reputation.

Youth snap parents into political-rearing mode, says 抖阴旅行射-Boulder-led study

Oct. 30, 2014

Parents are more reactive than proactive when providing political influence and opportunities for their children, according to a study led by the University of Colorado Boulder. The study, published in the journal Social Science Quarterly , found that political engagement independently pursued by youth spurs parents to realize that childrearing extends to the civic realm. It also is the first study to show intentional political parenting as an outcome of family interaction rather than a stimulus.

Top teens to track potential 鈥榢iller asteroids鈥 during Summer Science Program at 抖阴旅行射-Boulder

Oct. 30, 2014

University of Colorado Boulder administrators have signed a memorandum of agreement to host 36 of the nation鈥檚 top high school students beginning next summer to image, measure and track near-Earth asteroids using university telescopes.

When hearing aid users listen to music, less is more, says 抖阴旅行射-Boulder study

Oct. 27, 2014

The type of sound processing that modern hearings aids provide to make speech more understandable for wearers may also make music enjoyment more difficult, according to a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder.

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