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New center designed to inspire curiosity, community and action in environmental science

Feb. 21, 2024

The new CIRES Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation is dedicated to three broad goals: excellence and inclusion in environmental science education; career development and training for scientists; and engaging with diverse audiences.

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Communities of color breathe Denver鈥檚 worst air

Feb. 21, 2024

A new 精品SM在线影片-led study found historic redlining laid a foundation for today鈥檚 bad air trends. In Denver, people of color, specifically those of Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native heritage, are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than non-Hispanic whites.

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The most outstanding solar-flare eruptions are not always the most influential

Feb. 20, 2024

A recent 精品SM在线影片 study suggests confined flares are more efficient at heating plasma and producing ionizing radiation than comparable eruptive flares.

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LongPath Technologies, a 精品SM在线影片 spinout, leads on methane detection

Feb. 20, 2024

LongPath is harnessing quantum technology to detect methane emissions from oil and gas operations, innovation that benefits industry and investors鈥攁nd the planet.

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With historic visit, Lakota elders grow partnership with university

Feb. 16, 2024

A delegation from the Black Hills of South Dakota exchanged gifts with researchers and explored the potential to expand their award-winning scientific collaboration with researchers from 精品SM在线影片 and around the world.

CU President Todd Saliman and Gov. Jared Polis, among others, at the quantum press conference

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Feb. 16, 2024

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Suicide rates in the US are on the rise: New study offers surprising reasons why

Feb. 15, 2024

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Feb. 15, 2024

A team of experts have found ways to help young people addicted to social media鈥攜ou can free yourself from some of the time you spend online in as little as four weeks. Hear from CU experts Annie Margaret and Nicholas Hunkins on The Conversation.

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Property tax breaks to businesses draining school budgets

Feb. 15, 2024

An estimated 95% of U.S. cities provide economic development tax incentives to woo corporate investors, taking billions away from schools, especially hurting the poorest students. Hear from CU expert Kevin Welner and colleagues on The Conversation.

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Feb. 15, 2024

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