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In the past decade, the U.S. Department of Justice has invested heavily in research aimed at understanding how to make K-12 schools safer. A new CU Boulder-led review of the findings provides answers.
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Twenty-five years ago, Associate Professor of Oboe James Brody launched the Musicians’ Wellness Initiative—now the Musicians’ Wellness Program (MWP)—at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Music.
Exposure to antibiotics during infancy can stunt the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may boost risk of diabetes later in life. The findings shine a light on the importance of the infant microbiome and could lead to new approaches for addressing metabolic diseases.
New CU Boulder research shows that injections of beneficial bacteria can prevent weight gain in animals feasting on a high-fat, high-sugar diet. Scientists hope to bring the specialized probiotic to people in pill form someday.
First-of-its-kind study finds gases harmful to human health lingered for weeks following the fire.
A new pro-bono clinic at CU Boulder helps people plan what will happen to their digital legacy after they die.
A new study of 1,000 adults found that meeting minimum physical activity guidelines isn't enough to counteract the health hazards of prolonged sitting.
Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change.
Microorganisms growing in landfills, on agricultural land and in wetlands are contributing to skyrocketing levels of atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, according to new CU Boulder research.
A new study of 2,600 posts and 16,502 comments on the social media platform Reddit shows that while online grief support platforms can be helpful, they can also contain graphic content that could be damaging to those already in a vulnerable state.
Researchers find certain biosignature molecules may not indicate life is present, contrary to popular thought.
A new, wide-ranging exploration of human remains casts doubt on a long-standing theory in archaeology known as the Kurgan hypothesis—which, among other claims, suggests that humans first domesticated horses as early as the fourth millennium B.C.
For many people, constant pings, buzzes and flashes on their phones, computers and other devices are just a normal part of working life—which, thanks to technology, extends to all hours.
Predators not native to Madagascar, such as feral dogs and cats, may pose a serious threat to lemur species—many of which are already facing extinction on this African island.