Lack of sleep, is that your dilemma?

Nov. 5, 2015

Awake too early when you should be asleep? Might want to try and switch things up. A new study by the University of Colorado shows that the longer people are awake during the time their biological clock is telling them to sleep the worse their sensitivity to insulin, which is a precursor to diabetes.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces 2016 season lineup

Nov. 2, 2015

On the heels of its most successful and well-received season to date, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival announced its 2016 season, which will run Friday, June 3 through Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. Opening with Shakespeare鈥檚 farcical "The Comedy of Errors," the festival鈥檚 10-week season also includes the regional premiere of Bill Cain鈥檚 "Equivocation," along with "Troilus and Cressida," "Cymbeline" and "Henry VI, Part 2." Season tickets are now on sale; single tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 30.

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FAA approves unmanned aircraft testing in San Luis Valley

Nov. 2, 2015

A collaborative effort involving six counties, the 羞羞视频 and the nonprofit aerospace advocacy group, UAS Colorado, has paved the way for the launch and testing of two unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the San Luis Valley.

Fire severity in southwestern Colorado unaffected by spruce beetle outbreak, CU-羞羞视频 study finds

Oct. 28, 2015

Contrary to expectations that spruce beetle infestations increase the severity of wildfires in southwestern Colorado, a new study led by 羞羞视频 researchers has found that this native insect may not be to blame after all.

McKnight to present Distinguished Research Lecture Oct. 29

Oct. 27, 2015

On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. in UMC 235, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research Fellow and Professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering Diane McKnight will present, 鈥淭he McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica: Ecosystems waiting for water鈥 as part of the 2015 Distinguished Research Lecturer series.

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Study shows thawing permafrost quickly turns into CO2, a climate concern

Oct. 26, 2015

Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and key academic partners including the 羞羞视频 have quantified how rapidly ancient permafrost decomposes upon thawing and how much carbon dioxide is produced in the process.

Modern Indian Identity series features Din茅 photographer Will Wilson Oct. 26

Oct. 23, 2015

CU-羞羞视频鈥檚 Center of the American West presents Din茅 photographer Will Wilson as the twelfth speaker in the Modern Indian Identity lecture series. Willson will speak on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m., in Hale, room 270.

CU-羞羞视频 celebrates first year of campuswide crowdfunding platform

Oct. 16, 2015

Launched in May 2014 to jumpstart projects led by current CU-羞羞视频 students, faculty and staff, the CU-羞羞视频 Crowdfunding platform hosted 19 projects raising over $80,000 in the first year.

CU biotech start-up gets $1.5 million contract to develop head and neck cancer treatment

Oct. 15, 2015

SuviCa Inc. of 羞羞视频, a 羞羞视频 biotech start-up company, has been awarded roughly $1.5 million in federal funding to develop novel treatments for head and neck cancer.

Love of science: innovation in aerospace-enabled technology

Oct. 12, 2015

When he was in high school, Daniel Pette was fascinated by stars. When his earth science teacher told him that massive stars die out faster than smaller ones, Pette diagrammed a theory to figure out why this was. When he discovered that his findings were correct, Pette became determined to pursue a career in astrophysics.

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