If researchers were to find “life” that is unlike anything we currently recognize as a living organism, would the discovery be understood? It’s a question that has been debated for years and one that has intrigued Carol Cleland, a professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Childhood obesity and rates of Type 2 diabetes are rising across the country, and while researchers have a handle on some of the main culprits – sugary foods and inactivity, for instance – there still is much to be done to determine just how much is too much or how little is too little in order to keep children healthy.
Scott Adler’s political awareness began at a young age. His parents weren’t politicians, but they were politically aware, which “seeped into his childhood,” Adler said.
Four men, each with decades of service to the University of Colorado, have been named Distinguished Professors, the highest honor awarded to...