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Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers

In lab experiments, engineers at CU Boulder asked groups of younger and older adults to complete a deceptively simple task: to reach for a target on a computer screen. The group's findings could one day help doctors diagnose a range of illnesses,...
7-May-2024 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change

Researchers led by CU Boulder primatologist Michelle Sauther walked the paths of the Lajuma Research Centre in South Africa at night, keeping an eye out for the glowing eyes of galago primates, or bushbabies. The team's findings reveal troubling...
7-May-2024 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

The science of sled hockey: Team USA partners with CU Boulder physiologists

Members of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team are working with CU researchers on a project that could ultimately improve performance and reduce injury for hockey players with lower-limb amputations or impairments.
2-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why

Mountain chickadees have among the best spatial memory in the animal kingdom. New research identifies the genes at play and offers insight into how a shifting climate may impact the evolution of this unique skill.
17-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Aging adults stay home more, socialize less than pre-pandemic

Four years after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, a study of 7,000 aging adults suggests that for many, life has never been the same.
10-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Study sheds light on how genes work together to influence smoking habits

A new CU Boulder study sheds light on how genes associated with smoking work in conjunction with the rest of the genome, paving the way for more personalized approaches to help people kick the habit.
10-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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‘Diverse’ agriculture benefits people and the environment at the same time

A new analysis from 2,655 farms on five continents suggests that moving away from industrial, monoculture farming could benefit both the planet and people.
5-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

The environmental cost of Hollywood

The environmental cost of Hollywood
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Experts on Israel & Palestine, Context & Background

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack from Gaza into neighboring Israel, part of a long conflict between Israel and Palestine, which has both modern and deep historical roots. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss the history of Israel,...
8-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT

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Ukraine & War in Eastern Europe

The Ukraine-Russia War broke out in February 2022, when Russia launched air and land attacks against the sovereign nation of Ukraine. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss various topics related to the war in Ukraine, including the history of...
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ChatGPT & Generative AI

On March 21, 2023, Google announced a slow roll out of its chatbot dubbed Bard, making the artificial intelligence platform available to a small number of users.
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