display Latest news from University of Colorado Boulder on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/cu-boulder-researchers-scoured-150-research-papers-from-the-last-13-years-to-identify-strategies-to-help-keep-schools-safe/?sc=rsin /articles/cu-boulder-researchers-scoured-150-research-papers-from-the-last-13-years-to-identify-strategies-to-help-keep-schools-safe/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:55:49 EST In the past decade, the U.S. Department of Justice has invested heavily in research aimed at understanding how to make K-12 schools safer. A new CU Boulder-led review of the findings provides answers. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/experts-the-stock-market/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-the-stock-market/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:35:28 EST EXPERTS: The stock market University of Colorado Boulder /articles/25-years-of-revolutionizing-musicians-physical-and-mental-wellness/?sc=rsin /articles/25-years-of-revolutionizing-musicians-physical-and-mental-wellness/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:50:56 EST Twenty-five years ago, Associate Professor of Oboe James Brody launched the Musicians' Wellness Initiative--now the Musicians' Wellness Program (MWP)--at the University of Colorado Boulder's College of Music. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/experts-april-14-is-world-quantum-day-we-have-experts-on-quantum-physics-the-science-of-very-small-things-and-its-profound-impact/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-april-14-is-world-quantum-day-we-have-experts-on-quantum-physics-the-science-of-very-small-things-and-its-profound-impact/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:30:15 EST University of Colorado Boulder /articles/antibiotics-exposure-in-infancy-may-boost-diabetes-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/antibiotics-exposure-in-infancy-may-boost-diabetes-risk/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:55:26 EST Exposure to antibiotics during infancy can stunt the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may boost risk of diabetes later in life. The findings shine a light on the importance of the infant microbiome and could lead to new approaches for addressing metabolic diseases. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/a-vaccine-to-prevent-weight-gain-it-s-on-the-horizon/?sc=rsin /articles/a-vaccine-to-prevent-weight-gain-it-s-on-the-horizon/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:30:19 EST New CU Boulder research shows that injections of beneficial bacteria can prevent weight gain in animals feasting on a high-fat, high-sugar diet. Scientists hope to bring the specialized probiotic to people in pill form someday. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/history-professor-available-to-discuss-jimmy-carter-s-remarkable-life-legacy/?sc=rsin /articles/history-professor-available-to-discuss-jimmy-carter-s-remarkable-life-legacy/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:50:01 EST University of Colorado Boulder /articles/researchers-find-compromised-indoor-air-in-homes-following-marshall-fire/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-find-compromised-indoor-air-in-homes-following-marshall-fire/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:55:38 EST First-of-its-kind study finds gases harmful to human health lingered for weeks following the fire. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/will-your-fb-page-and-google-photos-outlive-you-new-clinic-helps-people-get-their-digital-affairs-in-order/?sc=rsin /articles/will-your-fb-page-and-google-photos-outlive-you-new-clinic-helps-people-get-their-digital-affairs-in-order/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:20:56 EST A new pro-bono clinic at CU Boulder helps people plan what will happen to their digital legacy after they die. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/prolonged-sitting-can-sabotage-health-even-if-you-re-young-and-active/?sc=rsin /articles/prolonged-sitting-can-sabotage-health-even-if-you-re-young-and-active/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:55:10 EST A new study of 1,000 adults found that meeting minimum physical activity guidelines isn't enough to counteract the health hazards of prolonged sitting. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/giant-clam-declared-critically-endangered-after-the-latest-assessment/?sc=rsin /articles/giant-clam-declared-critically-endangered-after-the-latest-assessment/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:10:44 EST Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/microbes-not-fossil-fuels-drove-methane-growth-between-2020-and-2022/?sc=rsin /articles/microbes-not-fossil-fuels-drove-methane-growth-between-2020-and-2022/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:20:32 EST Microorganisms growing in landfills, on agricultural land and in wetlands are contributing to skyrocketing levels of atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, according to new CU Boulder research. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/faculty-experts-available-to-discuss-hurricane-milton-evacuation-impacts-and-other-policies/?sc=rsin /articles/faculty-experts-available-to-discuss-hurricane-milton-evacuation-impacts-and-other-policies/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:05:15 EST University of Colorado Boulder /articles/experts-available-on-2024-election/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-available-on-2024-election/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:05:41 EST University of Colorado Boulder /articles/after-a-suicide-more-loved-ones-are-seeking-support-online-does-it-help-or-harm/?sc=rsin /articles/after-a-suicide-more-loved-ones-are-seeking-support-online-does-it-help-or-harm/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:05:43 EST A new study of 2,600 posts and 16,502 comments on the social media platform Reddit shows that while online grief support platforms can be helpful, they can also contain graphic content that could be damaging to those already in a vulnerable state. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/potential-indicators-of-life-on-other-planets-can-be-created-in-a-lab/?sc=rsin /articles/potential-indicators-of-life-on-other-planets-can-be-created-in-a-lab/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:05:36 EST Researchers find certain biosignature molecules may not indicate life is present, contrary to popular thought. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/scientists-turn-to-human-skeletons-to-explore-origins-of-horseback-riding/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-turn-to-human-skeletons-to-explore-origins-of-horseback-riding/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:05:44 EST A new, wide-ranging exploration of human remains casts doubt on a long-standing theory in archaeology known as the Kurgan hypothesis--which, among other claims, suggests that humans first domesticated horses as early as the fourth millennium B.C. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/how-to-fight-technostress-at-work2/?sc=rsin /articles/how-to-fight-technostress-at-work2/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:05:14 EST For many people, constant pings, buzzes and flashes on their phones, computers and other devices are just a normal part of working life--which, thanks to technology, extends to all hours. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/lemur-csi-researchers-id-predators-threatening-madagascar-s-iconic-primates/?sc=rsin /articles/lemur-csi-researchers-id-predators-threatening-madagascar-s-iconic-primates/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:05:26 EST Predators not native to Madagascar, such as feral dogs and cats, may pose a serious threat to lemur species--many of which are already facing extinction on this African island. University of Colorado Boulder /articles/low-cortisol-hair-trigger-stress-response-in-the-brain-may-underlie-long-covid/?sc=rsin /articles/low-cortisol-hair-trigger-stress-response-in-the-brain-may-underlie-long-covid/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:05:25 EST A new animal study shows that exposure to immune-stimulating proteins left behind by COVID-19 leads to lower cortisol, brain inflammation and a heightened reaction to subsequent stressors. University of Colorado Boulder