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A yellow marine organism seen underwater

How did the division of labor emerge in animals and humans? Little-known organisms hold clues

Nov. 12, 2024

You've probably seen bryozoans at the beach without even knowing it—some look like floating balls of mucus, while others resemble a bit of crust growing over docks and other hard surfaces. According to a new study, these strange organisms may reveal how colony-forming animals evolved a system for divvying up jobs millions of years ago.

Pikes Peak

Missing link to ‘Snowball Earth’ history emerges from unusual rocks on Pikes Peak

Nov. 11, 2024

The evidence was found in a pebbly sandstone, Tava, encapsulated within the granite that formed Colorado’s Pikes Peak around 700 million years ago. Read from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ experts Rebecca Flowers and Liam Courtney-Davies on The Conversation.

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Your viewpoint matters. Complete the Sexual Assault and Related Harms Survey

Nov. 11, 2024

Students: Provide your insights to help the campus improve prevention programs and support services. Claim $10 in Campus Cash for your time.

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Was ‘Snowball Earth’ a global event? New study delivers the best proof yet

Nov. 11, 2024

A series of rocks hiding around Colorado's Rocky Mountains hold clues to a frigid period in Earth's past when glaciers several miles thick may have covered the entire planet.

Richard Jessor Building

Institute of Behavioral Science to celebrate new building

Nov. 11, 2024

The Institute of Behavioral Science will host an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 28, 2025, to officially celebrate its new building name, the Richard Jessor Building.

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3 things to know if you’re interested in recovery

Nov. 11, 2024

Whether you’re struggling with substance use, behavioral addictions or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, here are a few things to know about recovery.

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36 things to do: Honor veterans, enjoy Spirit Days, more

Nov. 11, 2024

This week brings to campus free sundaes, the first ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder State of Well-Being Address, a Peace Corps info session, an America Recycles Day celebration, basketball, football and more.

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Faculty assembly hears updates from University Libraries, OIEC

Nov. 8, 2024

Discussed topics at the Boulder Faculty Assembly’s recent monthly meeting included the State of Open Access Report, the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance’s recent media coverage, and more.

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Regents review system’s financial position, announce distinguished professors, approve new degree

Nov. 8, 2024

At their recent board meeting, the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ regents reviewed ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s financial position, approved a new professional master’s degree in marketing analytics, and named this year’s distinguished faculty members.

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Space weather applications for all

Nov. 8, 2024

The Data Systems group collaborates to create user-friendly applications designed to make space weather data accessible to all, empowering users to explore the latest space weather developments from their browsers.

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