Terracotta warriors excavation site outside of Xi'an China

Taking archaeology beyond big discoveries and bullwhips

April 4, 2024

Ƶ Boulder archaeologist Sarah Kurnick addresses some common myths about archaeology at the 50th anniversary of the discovery of China’s terracotta warriors.

Meeting in a workplace.

To succeed in the workplace, be humble

April 3, 2024

Emerging leaders who embrace humility can build a network of supporters, leading to a bump in status—and eventually a promotion, research shows.

Crowd waving flags amasses in front of the U.S. Capitol building

Researcher sees ‘alarming’ risk of political violence in US

April 2, 2024

Political scientist Regina Bateson spent years in Guatemala following a devastating civil war. Her research has revealed how vigilantism and other forms of political violence can emerge and spread around the world—including, perhaps, at home in the United States.

Taxies drive down a crowded city street

A real-life Eye of Sauron? New project to spot possible chemical threats in the air

April 2, 2024

Engineers at Ƶ Boulder are developing an “all-seeing eye” based on laser technology that could one day detect harmful particles in the air around cities or in factories.

Illustration of people standing near an acequia in southern Colorado

How law students are keeping a historic water distribution tradition alive in Southern Colorado

April 2, 2024

For the last decade, Colorado Law students have supported the legal needs of acequia communities in Colorado’s San Luis Valley through the Acequia Assistance Project.

Fire ants on a tree

Following fire ants on the march

April 1, 2024

Landscape corridors can help foster biodiversity...and also make it easier for invasive species to spread out and cause harm, but the effects are transient, Ƶ Boulder researcher Julian Resasco shows.

Denver city skyline

Many to represent Ƶ Boulder at Denver-Boulder conference and meeting April 6–10

April 1, 2024

Senior leaders, faculty, staff and students from around the country, many from Ƶ Boulder, will converge for Campus Compact’s annual conference in Denver and The Research Universities Civic Engagement Network’s annual meeting at Ƶ Boulder. Learn more.

People wearing protective glasses look up at the sky

Tips for viewing the solar eclipse safely

April 1, 2024

On April 8, parts of the United States will witness a total solar eclipse. Solar scientist Jimmy Negus gives his take on why this will be a can’t-miss event and how to enjoy an eclipse without damaging your eyes.

air filtration system

Scientists advocate for policies regulating indoor air

April 1, 2024

A new paper co-authored by Ƶ Boulder professors lays out a blueprint for mandating indoor air quality standards for public buildings.

Stephen Graham Jones in his office

Writing a final girl’s last stand

March 28, 2024

“The Angel of Indian Lake,” book three of Ƶ Boulder Professor Stephen Graham Jones’ Indian Lake Trilogy, comes out this month. In writing it, Jones became acquainted with a fear even he hadn’t imagined.

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