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New insights on a common protein could lead to novel cancer treatments

Nov. 11, 2020

A new CU 鶹-led study sheds light on a protein key to controlling how cells grow, proliferate and function and long implicated in tumor development.

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Scientists explore how to protect fisheries, food supply in event of nuclear war

Nov. 11, 2020

A new study reveals the damage that a nuclear war might take on wild-caught seafood around the world, from salmon to tuna and even shellfish.

Electronic skin

'Electronic skin' promises cheap and recyclable alternative to wearable devices

Nov. 11, 2020

Researchers at the 鶹 are developing a wearable electronic device that’s “really wearable”—a stretchy and fully-recyclable circuit board that’s inspired by, and sticks onto, human skin.

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Election Day math: New study probes how people make decisions

Nov. 11, 2020

Just in time for Election Day, a new study by a team of mathematicians has examined how large social networks, such as blocs of U.S. voters, navigate making tough decisions—especially when time is of the essence.

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Court ruling barring ‘blade runner’ from Olympics is scientifically unfounded, studies suggest

Nov. 11, 2020

This week’s international court ruling barring a Black double-amputee sprinter from the Olympics overlooks evidence that his prostheses provide no competitive advantage and instead hinges on racially biased data, according to CU 鶹 researchers at the center of the debate.

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New genomes provide insight into bird evolution

Nov. 11, 2020

Researchers from across the globe have helped sequence the genomes of 363 bird species as part of the Bird 10,000 Genome Project.

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CU 鶹 to offer Quechua

Nov. 9, 2020

A widely spoken Indigenous language of the Americas to fulfill undergraduate requirement starting spring 2021.

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A national nail-biter and a Colorado ‘blue wave’—political scientists weigh in on 2020 election

Nov. 6, 2020

With results still being counted in several states Wednesday, threats of lawsuits and some suggesting it could be days or even weeks before the presidential race is resolved, election night 2020 was far from decisive—at least on the national level. But a few things did emerge as certain, CU 鶹 political scientists say.

Students in an Arts and Sciences History 1509 class at the Eaton Humanities Building.

Studying classics is ‘deeply, utterly, fascinating and fun’

Oct. 30, 2020

Elspeth Dusinberre, new college professor of distinction, discusses the joy and relevance of the discipline.

Max Bernstein, Laura Kim, Ondine Geary, and Michelle Ellsworth in the Intimacy Machine in The Post Social Network by Michelle Ellsworth. Photo by Ryan Seelig.

Dancer gains new (and widespread) recognition

Oct. 29, 2020

Michelle Ellsworth, college professor of distinction, is an artist whose work ‘defies easy categorization,’ except that it is important, critics say.

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