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How hypersonic missiles work and the unique threats they pose

April 15, 2022

Russia鈥檚 use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine has put the weapons in the news. Next-generation versions under development could dramatically alter national and global security. Aerospace engineer Iain Boyd shares on The Conversation.

How does the immune system mobilize in response to COVID-19? 5 essential reads

March 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought immunology terms that are typically relegated to textbooks into our everyday vernacular. Featuring three CU experts, look back at The Conversation stories that helped us make sense of the ever-evolving science.

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What teens see in closed online spaces such as the Discord app

March 16, 2022

Initially a service to let gamers voice and text chat while playing, most of Discord鈥檚 current users build and maintain online communities鈥攖hough not always very big ones. CU expert Brianna Dym shares on The Conversation.

Patriarch of Russia Kirill and President Vladimir Putin at a monastery

Russian church leader blames invasion on those who flout 鈥楪od鈥檚 law鈥�

March 11, 2022

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church suggested the violation of 鈥淕od鈥檚 law鈥� provided divine license for the war against Ukraine. But CU expert and Bible scholar Sam Boyd says taking biblical law out of its historical context doesn鈥檛 work. Read on The Conversation.

Why translating 鈥楪od鈥檚 law鈥� to government law isn鈥檛 easy

March 1, 2022

The relationship between the Bible and life in the U.S. continues to make headlines. Expert Sam Boyd discusses how the Bible, its laws and ancient debates were set within a complex vision of society at that time. Read on The Conversation.

A rocket is going to crash into the moon鈥攚hat can it tell us about impacts in space?

March 1, 2022

On March 4, a spent rocket booster will smack into the surface of the moon. The accidental experiment will hopefully shed light on the mysterious physics of planetary impact. Expert Paul Hayne shares on The Conversation.

What America鈥檚 voting rights activists can learn from past movements for civil rights

Feb. 7, 2022

Digging deeply into the nation鈥檚 past can help illuminate the racial setbacks facing the U.S. today. Anthony Siracusa, senior director of inclusive culture and initiatives, shares on The Conversation.

When will the听pandemic end? 4 essential reads on past pandemics, what the future could听bring

Jan. 27, 2022

When鈥攊f ever鈥攊s it realistic to expect SARS-CoV-2 will recede from the headlines and daily life? Read four essential stories from The Conversation archive.

From odor to action鈥攈ow smells are processed in the brain, influence behavior

Jan. 25, 2022

Understanding how the brain translates smells into behavior change can help advance search and rescue technology and treatments for neurological conditions. Professor John Crimaldi and colleagues share on The Conversation.

Alpha then delta and now omicron鈥�6 questions answered as COVID听cases surge again

Jan. 24, 2022

People are buzzing with questions about the omicron variant and whether it could help usher in herd immunity. A team of CU Boulder virologists deciphers the latest findings on The Conversation.

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