Gut microbes in humans and other mammals heavily influenced by diet, says new study

May 19, 2011

You are what you eat whether you're a lion, a giraffe or a human -- at least in terms of the bacteria in your gut.

CU, MIT top universities for Department of Energy Early Career Research awards

May 17, 2011

Three University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder professors will receive five-year, $750,000 grants as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Early Career Research Program created in 2010 to bolster the nation's scientific workforce with top young researchers

Newly detected chemical in smoke may have serious health implications, says new study

May 16, 2011

Cigarette smoking, burning forests and even cooking fires all release a chemical compound not previously known to exist in significant quantities in smoke and which may have potential human health impacts, says a new study involving the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder.

CU method projected to meet DOE cost targets for solar thermal hydrogen fuel production

May 12, 2011

A report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy has concluded that a novel University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder method of producing hydrogen fuel from sunlight is the only approach among eight competing technologies that is projected to meet future cost targets set by the federal agency.

Study shows integrative teaching methods double learning in physics classroom

May 12, 2011

Interactive teaching methods significantly improved attendance and doubled both engagement and learning in a large physics class, according to a University of British Columbia study involving University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder Distinguished Professor Carl Wieman that is being published today in Science.

Two CU-Boulder babyÖ±²¥app elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 4, 2011

Two babyÖ±²¥app members from the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, a top honor recognizing scientists and engineers for distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

CU student team leader for Space Dust Counter to receive doctorate May 6

May 4, 2011

After six years of helping operate NASA spacecraft and satellites, Andrew Poppe will receive his doctoral degree in physics from the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder on May 6.

$2 million endowed chair in Jewish history bolsters fast-growing CU-Boulder program

May 4, 2011

To honor a father who stoked their love of history and respect for civil rights, Boulder sisters and University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder alumnae Midge Korczak and Leslie Singer Lomas have donated $2 million to endow the Louis P. Singer Endowed Chair in Jewish History at CU-Boulder.

Three CU-Boulder students receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

May 3, 2011

Three University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder students have won 2011 Goldwater Scholarships, recognizing top work in math, science or engineering among undergraduates nationally.

Ancient bipedal hominid dubbed 'Nutcracker Man' preferred grass to nuts, new study finds

May 2, 2011

An ancient, bipedal hominid sporting a set of powerful jaws and huge molars that earned it the nickname "Nutcracker Man" likely didn't crack nuts at all, preferring instead to slurp up vast quantities of grasses and sedges, says a new study.

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