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CU Anschutz researchers offer new understanding of how antidepressants work

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have established a new framework for understanding how classic antidepressants work in...
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The light or the content? What we know about screens and sleep disruption

The light or the content? What we know about screens and sleep disruption

Too much screen time impairs sleep for children and adolescents, and it’s largely the content on those screens that keeps them awake. But it remains less clear...
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Social distancing plus vaccines prevented 800,000 COVID deaths, but at great cost

Social distancing plus vaccines prevented 800,000 COVID deaths, but at great cost

Changing people’s behavior until a vaccine could be developed prevented roughly 800,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., far more than many scientists predicted...
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CU Denver Community Collaborative Research Center empowers communities

The Community Collaborative Research Center (CCRC) at the University of Colorado Denver facilitates participatory research, collaborative planning, and short-...
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Diabetes in youth may increase risk for Alzheimer’s, other diseases

Young people with diabetes may have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life, according to a new study by researchers in the...
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Robots can’t outrun animals (yet). A new study explores why

The question may be the 21st century’s version of the fable of the tortoise and the hare: Who would win in a foot race between a robot and an animal? In a new...
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Can being too enthusiastic about work have its downsides?

Some employees show up every day, profoundly passionate about their company’s mission. Others are extrinsically motivated and work primarily because they need...
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CU Denver faculty collaborate to study strengths and weaknesses of global democracies

Professor Chris Weible, Ph.D., and a team of fellow CU Denver researchers aim to shine light on threats to global democracies and provide solutions to some of...
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Physics faculty contributes to groundbreaking research

Assistant Professor Ezio Iacocca, Ph.D., of the Department of Physics and Energy Science and his co-authors recently published an article with groundbreaking...
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Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer

A bit of weed before a workout can boost motivation and make exercise more enjoyable. But if performance is the goal, it may be best to skip that joint. That’s...
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Event Recap: 15th Annual Mountain Lion Research Day

Faculty and student researchers brought their findings – and their research posters — to the Gallogly Event Center on Dec. 8 for the 15th annual Mountain Lion...
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Melatonin use soars among children, with unknown risks

Nearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone to preschoolers, according to...
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Why is my teenager so lazy? Study suggests it’s physical

The slowdown in physical activity in adolescence is likely a universal phenomenon associated with a higher energy drain on the body as it rapidly changes and...
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Science writers amass at CU Anschutz, CU Boulder

Science writers amass at CU Anschutz, CU Boulder

The national Science Writers 2023 conference brought hundreds of science journalists to the CU Anschutz and CU Boulder campuses Oct. 6-10.
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CU Boulder earns $5 million award for 5G cellular security research

CU Boulder earns $5 million award for 5G cellular security research

A team of University of Colorado Boulder researchers is leading a major military-oriented project for 5G wireless security. The National Science Foundation’s...
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Research & Innovation Week set for Oct. 16-20 at CU Boulder

The fifth annual Research & Innovation Week is designed to elevate awareness across campus, build a sense of shared community, create opportunities for...
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Bees and other flying insects at greater risk of climate change extinction, according to CU Denver and Georgia Tech researchers

In response to rising global temperatures, many plants and animals are moving to higher elevations to survive in cooler temperatures. But a new study from CU...
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CU Anschutz, CU Boulder celebrate partnership supporting CU research computing efforts

CU Anschutz, CU Boulder celebrate partnership supporting CU research computing efforts

CU Anschutz and CU Boulder celebrated a milestone this summer during a cross-campus gathering highlighting the significant advances made in high-performance...
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Grand Challenges Round Two Symposium showcases interdisciplinary research, offers forum for feedback

Reframing gender equality as an economic performance multiplier. Studying the science of consciousness and psychedelics. Building climate-resilient cities...
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CU Denver professor co-leads study on treating late-stage cancer patients with psilocybin-assisted therapy

The study marks the first of its kind at a university in Colorado and puts CU Denver in the ranks of higher education institutions across the U.S. exploring...
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The scientific reasons you should resolve to start gardening in 2023

The scientific reasons you should resolve to start gardening in 2023

Get more exercise. Eat right. Make new friends. As we compile our lists of resolutions aimed at improving physical and mental health in 2023, new CU Boulder...
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CU Anschutz State of Research 2022 address highlights robust campus growth and innovation

In his State of Research Address, Vice Chancellor for Research Thomas Flaig, M.D., highlighted the campus’s collaborative culture that drives its innovation...
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Research and creative work highlights from 2021-22 showcase CU Boulder’s ecosystem of discovery

Research and creative work highlights from 2021-22 showcase CU Boulder’s ecosystem of discovery

Highlights from the University of Colorado Boulder’s research, scholarship and creative work in 2021-22 paint a compelling picture of our progress toward our...
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A 10,000-year-old infant burial provides insights into the use of baby carriers and family heirlooms in prehistory

The authors of a new article published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory argue that they have found evidence of the use of baby carriers 10,...
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Research & Innovation Week returns to campus Oct. 17-21

Research & Innovation Week, hosted by the Research and Innovation Office (RIO) and featuring events for students, faculty, staff and the community, returns...

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