illustrations showing infection in frogs

Not just a fluke: Learning more about trematode infection

May 23, 2024

¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder researchers have found certain parasites congregate in certain parts of amphibians’ bodies, often to dire physical consequences.

an open field

Supporting Indigenous researchers through fellowship, science

May 23, 2024

¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder's Tribal Climate Leaders Program supports students in bringing science home to their reservations and communities.

Grizzly bear in the wild

Advocating for more conservation than the ‘bear’ minimum

May 23, 2024

A ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä researcher argues setting minimum targets for wildlife conservation inevitably excludes other worthwhile goals, including restoration and ecosystem management.

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Solar physicists unlock the key to how sunspots form—and much more

May 22, 2024

In 1612, astronomer Galileo Galilei observed dark splotches can sunspots moving across the face of the sun. A new study could reveal the engine that drives these cloudy features, and much of the sun's volatile activity.

Committee on Space Research at a ceremony honoring the LASP CubeSat group

LASP designated a center of excellence for CubeSat technologies

May 22, 2024

The Committee on Space Research has for the first time designated ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics a center of excellence for capacity-building in CubeSat technologies.

Satellite in space

Tracking Earth ice sheet melt from space

May 22, 2024

Khosro Ghobadi-Far is advancing the science of climate change with orbiting satellites through an $800,000 NASA grant.

attendees at the NSF Quantum Showcase on Capitol Hill

JILA participates in inaugural showcase on Capitol Hill

May 22, 2024

JILA, a joint institute between ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder and NIST, was represented at the inaugural NSF Quantum Showcase on Capitol Hill. Attending were Professor Heather Lewandowski and graduate student Qizhong Liang, a member of Jun Ye’s research group.

Group of researchers and tents on ice in Greenland

International team probes ice sheet-atmosphere system

May 22, 2024

An engineer, a graduate student and three research scientists are in Greenland braving extreme cold and blustery winds as they install 25 instruments to observe changes in the ice sheet-atmosphere system during the summer melt season.

Two Asian American children look at a lit menorah

Asian Jewish Americans have a double reason to celebrate their heritage in May

May 22, 2024

This month marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Jewish American Heritage Month—two entirely separate commemorations for two entirely separate communities, right? Think again. Read from ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä expert Samira Mehta on The Conversation.

Person using Facebook on a laptop

AI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans

May 22, 2024

People participate in online communities to share experiences and sympathy. AI chatbots that join the conversation can only pretend to offer either. Read from ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä expert Casey Fiesler on The Conversation.

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