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Small but not simple, bacteria compute without thinking

Sept. 1, 2023

New CU Boulder research shows that bacteria harness physical laws to operate at the edge of chaos and use calcium to independently diversify and find a place to settle down.

colorful illustration of DNA strands

Genetic ‘freeloaders’ may play key role in immune system

Aug. 29, 2023

CU Boulder researcher Edward Chuong recently received an international award for his lab’s work studying transposons in the human genome.

Group photo with bird costume

NSF grants CU Boulder nearly $2 million for climate communication by and for kids

Aug. 24, 2023

The award will fund small exhibits created by high school students that will tour museums and birding festivals throughout the Americas, raising awareness about climate change and promoting STEM diversity.

Songbird researcher

Building a nest in The Giving Tree

Aug. 16, 2023

New CU Boulder research shows that even with increased physical costs, female barn swallows prioritize the needs of their offspring over their own health.

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