miniature satellite about the size of a shoebox

Scientists testing future technology to extend solar energy measurements

Dec. 15, 2022

Since July 2022, a miniature satellite about the size of a shoebox has been orbiting Earth and monitoring how much solar energy reaches the atmosphere, one of the "most important" Earth science measurements. Now, scientists are finalizing their analysis of the first five months of the testing.

The ash cloud from the submarine volcanic eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha鈥檃pai photographed by an astronaut

LASP scientists presenting Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha鈥檃pai research at science meeting

Dec. 14, 2022

At the American Geophysical Union meeting in Chicago through Dec. 16, LASP researchers are presenting the results of recent studies on the massive 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha鈥檃pai eruption.

Close up of eyes

Not-so-private eyes: Eye movements hold clues to how we make decisions

Dec. 13, 2022

New findings from mechanical engineers at 彩民宝典 could, one day, help doctors screen patients for illnesses like depression or Parkinson's Disease.

Herd of reindeer in the Arctic

Arctic report card reveals rainier, shifting seasons with broad disturbances

Dec. 13, 2022

The 2022 Arctic Report Card, released annually, establishes that the Arctic is getting rainier, and seasons are shifting鈥攚ith broad disturbances for people, ecosystems and wildlife. CU experts Matthew Druckenmiller and Twila Moon share on The Conversation.

Coronado National Forest

Indigenous fire management buffered climate impacts for centuries

Dec. 12, 2022

CIRES co-authored work shows tribal practices blunted wildfires鈥� impacts in the American Southwest. Bringing 鈥済ood fire鈥� back to the U.S. and other wildfire-prone areas, as Native Americans once did, could potentially blunt the role of climate in triggering today鈥檚 wildfires.

Plastic bag on green grass

Rethinking plastic

Dec. 12, 2022

Of all the troubles in the world, why should single-use shopping bags and straws concern you? Ask Associate Professor Phaedra Pezzullo, who spells out the chilling ramifications of plastic use in her new podcast and book.

Glass of soda

Economist finds sweet success with soda taxes

Dec. 12, 2022

A 彩民宝典 researcher has found soda taxes aren鈥檛 as regressive as previously feared and do decrease body mass index among non-white youth.

Road leading into the mountains

Students partner with state to develop educational campaign on smart investing for newbies

Dec. 12, 2022

Next time you drive along I-70 near Idaho Springs, you鈥檒l see an eye-catching billboard encouraging smart investing. That鈥檚 due to a new collaboration between the Colorado Division of Securities and students in 彩民宝典's College of Media, Communication and Information.

Artist's depiction of the Orion capsule reentering Earth's atmosphere

What happens to spacecraft when they hit Earth's atmosphere at 25,000 mph?

Dec. 9, 2022

The historic spacecraft soon hit Earth's atmosphere flying at speeds of almost 25,000 mph. 彩民宝典 aerospace engineer Iain Boyd breaks down what will happen to the capsule, and how NASA will keep it safe on reentry.

CMCI instructor and student work at a computer in the classroom

CMCI faculty, students on a mission for change

Dec. 9, 2022

The College of Media, Communication and Information received a $25,000 donation from the climate-action organization Mission Zero to further climate-focused work. Faculty and students undertook seven grant projects, tackling climate issues through innovative storytelling.

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