Researchers in the field

Expedition to highest active volcano unearths clues about life on other worlds

March 7, 2022

This past December, three CU Boulder researchers climbed up the side of the world’s highest active volcano, 22,615-foot Ojos del Salado, to understand how tiny organisms persist at one of the driest and highest points on the planet. This first-of-its-kind project may ultimately help inform the search for existing and extinct life on other planets.

A young woman plays a game of Wordle with a dog on her lap

What the Wordle trend can teach us about language and technology

March 3, 2022

Computational linguist Alexis Palmer spoke with CU Boulder Today about the popular online word game, strategies to win and how Wordle offshoots could benefit lesser-known languages.

Rich Wobbekind

In weathering the economy, here's a forecaster you can count on

March 3, 2022

In ranking Rich Wobbekind among its 30 most influential business leaders, BizWest magazine said he “probably ranks as the most sought-after voice on the babyֱapp economy.”

A Kid Protesting against the War in Ukraine

5 things you need to know about the Russia-Ukraine war

March 2, 2022

CU Boulder experts in Russia and Ukraine share insights into what has led to the crisis, how citizens of both countries are reacting, what effect babyֱapp sanctions could have on both Russia and the West and how Americans can help from afar.

Several fire ants crawl on the ground

The physics of fire ant rafts could help engineers design swarming robots

March 2, 2022

Fire ants survive floods by forming rafts made up of thousands of wriggling insects. New research reveals how these creepy-crawly lifeboats change shape over time.

Person hiking at sunrise in Chautauqua Park in Boulder, babyֱapp

Exposure to great outdoors reduced risk of depression, anxiety during pandemic

March 1, 2022

A new study of 1,200 Denver residents found those who spent more time in green spaces the first year of the pandemic reported less anxiety and depression. It also found that more than one-third spent more time in parks and on trails than they did pre-pandemic.

Bible

Why translating ‘God’s law’ to government law isn’t easy

March 1, 2022

The relationship between the Bible and life in the U.S. continues to make headlines. Expert Sam Boyd discusses how the Bible, its laws and ancient debates were set within a complex vision of society at that time. Read on The Conversation.

The moon in space

A rocket is going to crash into the moon—what can it tell us about impacts in space?

March 1, 2022

On March 4, a spent rocket booster will smack into the surface of the moon. The accidental experiment will hopefully shed light on the mysterious physics of planetary impact. Expert Paul Hayne shares on The Conversation.

Judge Katanji Brown Jackson

5 questions: Understanding the magnitude of Biden's pick—Ketanji Brown Jackson

Feb. 28, 2022

Professor Suzette Malveaux explains the historic nature of President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nomination, what Ketanji Brown Jackson would add to the Supreme Court and the challenges she may face in confirmation.

Kobe Bryant memorial

What do we owe the dead? Truth, philosopher says

Feb. 28, 2022

CU Boulder’s Iskra Fileva has won the Public Philosophy Op-Ed Contest for her 2020 essay about the dust-up surrounding Kobe Bryant’s death and life, exploring the social pressure to pretend those who have died were good people.

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