Cosmic cliffs of Carina Nebula

Is there life out there? Scientists and philosophers aim to find out

April 10, 2024

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø is one of five ‘spokes’ of the Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe, charged with exploring the nature and extent of life in the universe.

Man in orange jumpsuit holding prison bars

Gang ties don’t always bind

April 9, 2024

Research from CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø sociology professor shows that for many prisoners, gang affiliation tends to drop off once they are released back into their communities .

Hank Aaron hitting 715th home run

Remembering 715, a number that transcended baseball

April 8, 2024

Fifty years after Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø scholar reflects on the legacy of an athlete who began his career in a segregated league.

Ann Schmiesing giving Brothers Grimm presentation

Understanding the Brothers Grimm beyond princesses and magic

April 7, 2024

In her Arts and Sciences Honors Program Distinguished Lecture, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø Professor Ann Schmiesing offers a detailed look at the famous fairy tales and their collectors.

Students work on climate change comedy sketch

But seriously, folks, climate change is a laughing matter

April 5, 2024

‘Stand Up for Climate Comedy’ unites CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø student performers and professional comedians in a show that encourages the audience to laugh together and then work together.

Crime scene tape and police cars with lights on

Understanding crime through both victims and offenders

April 3, 2024

The new edition of CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø Professor Jill Turanovic’s book explains how and why victimization happens, as well as what can be done about it.

International flags on flagpoles

Modified Language Program drops the ‘f’ word

April 1, 2024

The former CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø Modified Foreign Language Program has dropped the word ‘foreign’ from its name to emphasize inclusivity and recognize the harm inherent in the word.

Terracotta Army and Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones

Taking archaeology beyond big discoveries and bullwhips

March 29, 2024

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø archaeologist Sarah Kurnick addresses some common myths about archaeology at the 50th anniversary of the discovery of China’s terracotta warriors.

Humphrey Bogart in a scene from "The Big Sleep"

A guy, a gun and a dangerous blonde … and why we like them

March 28, 2024

Remembering writer Raymond Chandler at the 65th anniversary of his death, a CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø English scholar reflects on the hard-boiled investigator and why this character still appeals.

red fire ant

Following fire ants on the march

March 27, 2024

Landscape corridors can aid in fire ant spread, but the effects are transient, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø researcher Julian Resasco shows.

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