At the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado Boulder is nationally recognized as one of only 36 AAU public research universities. Established in 1876, CU Boulder is a Tier 1 public research university with five Nobel laureates, nine MacArthur “genius” fellows and is the No. 1 public university recipient of NASA awards. CU Boulder is a leader in many fields, including aerospace engineering, physics and environmental law. The school partners with many notable federal research labs, including the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). CU Boulder students thrive academically and athletically, with Buff athletes competing in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 conference.
One of scores of murals Diego Rivera painted in the interwar period, this one above the Secretariat of Public Education in Mexico City.
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The interwar years in Latin America saw a remarkable flourishing of left-wing political thought aiming to challenge US dominance. That could offer lessons for today.
Whether in sports, music or business, all-women teams earn less. Minnesota Lynx guard Renee Montgomery drives between Indiana Fever guards Layshia Clarendon, left, and Shenise Johnson at a WNBA game in Minneapolis.
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All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men. They’re seen as more threatening to the status quo.
The cartoon mouse was taken off the air over concerns about damaging stereotypes, only to be brought back when Hispanic American groups protested.
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Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.
The idea of overpopulation has been used to argue against immigration.
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In the 1960s and ’70s, his arguments also resonated on the left, including with the head of a powerful environmental group.
Iran launched two missiles, possibly modified versions of this Khorramshahr ballistic missile, at the island of Diego Garcia.
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News that Iran had fired ballistic missiles at a US military base in the Indian Ocean was startling, but how much of a threat does the development represent?
Les adultes s’appuient sur les règles grammaticales et des stratégies de comparaison pour apprendre une nouvelle langue.
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Karen Stollznow, University of Colorado Boulder; Griffith University
Les enfants ont bien plus de facilité que leurs aînés à se familiariser avec un nouvel accent lorsqu’ils découvrent une langue. Mais les adultes peuvent compter sur d’autres atouts dans leur apprentissage.
Le système traditionnel d'interception des missiles (ici, un tir iranien le 12 mars dernier) souffre d'un déséquilibre : l'interception coûte beaucoup plus cher que l'attaque.
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Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the US and Iran highlight the challenges of defending against missiles and drones.
Single people without kids are a growing share of the workforce.
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A neighborhood coalition identified risk factors for youth violence and prevention strategies.
Adult language learners have an understanding of grammar that can help them learn a new language. But they are also likely to feel more self-conscious as they do so.
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Karen Stollznow, Griffith University; University of Colorado Boulder
While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.
Studies have found small amounts of toxic heavy metals and other potentially harmful substances in some menstrual pads and tampons.
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Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products – the latest category of concern in the personal care aisle.
Backcountry skiing can be risky, particularly after heavy, wet snow.
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An avalanche during a storm in the Sierra Nevada killed at least eight skiers on a guided backcountry excursion.
Uma amostra da diversidade de participantes da COP 30: fora das salas de conferência plenárias, governos subnacionais, líderes indígenas e de movimentos sociais não esperaram declarações grandiosas e mostraram conquistas obtidas com muito esforço.
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Instituição que reúne governos de municípios, estados, províncias e regiões de todo mundo mostra a força nas ações enquanto delegações de países discutem linguagem e mecanismos vinculativos
S.F. Whitman & Sons introduced the Whitman’s Sampler, an assortment of its popular chocolates, in 1912.
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The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.
La skieuse américaine Rosie Brennan, lors de l’épreuve féminine de sprint par équipe en ski de fond classique, aux Jeux olympiques d’hiver de 2022 à Pékin (Chine).
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Des skieurs olympiques états-uniens et des scientifiques expliquent les différences entre la neige naturelle et la neige artificielle, depuis les aspects scientifiques jusqu’au risque accru d’accidents.
Users’ fears about TikTok might be a bit off the mark, but nonetheless justified.
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Following the app’s sale, the company’s updated privacy policy and terms of service set off alarm bells. The reaction shows Big Tech has lost the public’s trust.
U.S. skier Rosie Brennan leads a group during the women’s team sprint classic cross-country skiing competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.