University of Colorado Boulder

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.

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One of scores of murals Diego Rivera painted in the interwar period, this one above the Secretariat of Public Education in Mexico City. Apolline Guillerot-Malick/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Trump’s coercive tactics in Latin America evoke era of gunboat diplomacy – and the rise of anti‑imperialism it helped spur

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. AP Photo/Stacy Bengs

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

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.
Iran launched two missiles, possibly modified versions of this Khorramshahr ballistic missile, at the island of Diego Garcia. Iranian Defense Ministry via AP

How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit

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. Shutterstock

Pour apprendre une langue étrangère, il n’y a pas d’âge limite ! Enfants et adultes ont leurs propres stratégies

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. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps/AFP

Missiles Patriot, drones bon marché : pourquoi la défense aérienne doit changer d’échelle

Face à des attaques aériennes mêlant missiles, drones bon marché et salves massives, les systèmes de défense traditionnels atteignent leurs limites.
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. Bulat Silvia/iStock/Getty Images Plus

It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task

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. zoranm/E+ via Getty Images

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

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.
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. Hermes Caruzo/COP30

Governos subnacionais e sociedade civil mostraram na COP 30 como podem ajudar o mundo a atingir metas climáticas

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. HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Philadelphia was once a sweet spot for chocolatiers and other candymakers who made iconic treats for Valentine’s Day and other holidays

Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, Goobers and Whitman’s Sampler boxes of chocolates are just a few confectionary classics that were born in Philly.
A farmer near Quemado, Texas, prepares to take hay to cattle amid the drought in June 2022. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year

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). AP Photo/Aaron Favila

JO d’hiver : comment la neige artificielle rend les courses de ski de fond plus rapides, mais aussi plus dangereuses

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.
U.S. skier Rosie Brennan leads a group during the women’s team sprint classic cross-country skiing competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics. AP Photo/Aaron Favila

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine‑made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere

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.

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