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New technology can create treatment against drug-resistant bacteria, adapt to antibiotic resistance

Aug. 10, 2021

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health threats in the world. New research, however, may have found a way to keep up with rapidly evolving bacteria. PhD candidate Kristen Eller shares on The Conversation.

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Colorado Lullaby Project bridges mental health, parenting

Aug. 6, 2021

Under a project started in 2020, CU music students help parents write music, while the Reneé Crown Wellness Institute studies the effects of the lullabies on the parents’ mental health, wellness and social connections.

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7 common questions about the delta variant: What the research says

Aug. 5, 2021

Experts answer your questions about the delta variant of the coronavirus—from whether vaccines lose their efficacy over time to how common breakthrough cases are among the vaccinated.

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Business filings show Colorado economy is firmly in recovery mode

Aug. 4, 2021

New business filings posted near-record gains in the second quarter, and––while unemployment in the state is still hovering above the national average––the report shows more Coloradans are employed or actively seeking jobs.

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Kaushik Jayaram discusses bio-inspired engineering

Aug. 4, 2021

Inspired by the natural world, Kaushik Jayaram's research group aims to develop robotic devices that benefit and enhance human capabilities in the areas of search and rescue, inspection and maintenance, personal assistance and environmental monitoring.

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Particles from paints, pesticides can have deadly impact

July 30, 2021

Air pollution triggered by use of common chemicals and fuels may kill 10 times more people than previously recognized.

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How fire today will impact water tomorrow

July 29, 2021

In light of recent Colorado fires, floods and landslides, ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Today spoke with environmental experts Fernando Rosario-Ortiz and Ben Livneh about how fire may shape the future of water in the West.

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Icy waters of 'Snowball Earth' may have spurred early organisms to grow bigger

July 28, 2021

A new study tackles one of the oldest questions in the history of the planet: How did living organisms get so big?

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International research partnership aims to reduce residential energy consumption

July 27, 2021

Researchers at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ are working with colleagues in Ireland to help policymakers and other stakeholders reduce residential energy consumption and the related greenhouse gas emissions that come from it.

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A blood test for your body clock? It’s on the horizon

July 27, 2021

¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ sleep researchers have found it's possible to determine the timing of a person's internal biological clock via a single blood draw. Ultimately, the findings could lead to personalized recommendations for when people should eat, sleep, exercise and take medications.

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