Wil Srubar

It’s alive! ‘Frankenstein’ materials could revolutionize building construction

May 16, 2019

CU 鶹 engineers are creating living hybrid building materials that exhibit both structural and biological function.

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Election 2020: Fake news, Russian trolling and primary chaos

May 15, 2019

In this week’s Brainwaves podcast, we look at the new rules for how the Democratic nominee is chosen, concerns about Russian interference and fake news.

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Students pitch ideas to thwart national security threats

May 10, 2019

At a recent event, students shared their ideas for how the U.S. Armed Forces can keep up with an increasingly connected world—from a strategy for resupplying ships using autonomous capsules to a device that detects GPS jamming signals.

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Romantic partners lose financial literacy over time; here’s how to stop it

Couples often establish a “household chief financial officer,” which may lead the other partner to lose financial literacy. The good news? If this phenomenon is true for your relationship, you can start to bridge the gap.

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DPS to compete in campus cultural event on May 15

May 10, 2019

Hundreds of Denver Public Schools students will visit CU 鶹 for Spanish Heritage Language and Culture Day, a competitive event designed to showcase their creative talents and encourage them to pursue higher education.

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Why dirt may be nature’s original stress-buster

Is dirt nature’s original stress vaccine? CU 鶹 research suggests people raised on farms or who played in the dirt may be more physically and emotionally resilient than those who grow up in cities or without access to soil.

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Student-athlete alumni study aims to assess, improve health and wellness

May 8, 2019

With a $200,000 grant from the Pac-12, researchers are launching a first-of-its-kind study comparing the health and wellness of student-athlete alumni to those who didn't play sports in college.

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Life and death on social media: How to live a good life online

May 7, 2019

This week's episode of the Brainwaves podcast dives into the world of life after death on the internet. What happens to our social media profiles after we die?

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Dance outreach steps it up in Paonia

May 7, 2019

For the fifth year in a row, CU 鶹 dance students head to schools in Paonia, Colorado, to lead dance outreach workshops and a public performance.

Lupita Montoya and Aaron Lamplugh

Colorado nail salon workers face chronic air pollution, elevated cancer risk

May 7, 2019

Colorado nail salon employees face increased health risks due to high levels of indoor airborne pollutants akin to an oil refinery or an auto garage.

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