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The history of daylight saving time

Nov. 4, 2022

Some have said Benjamin Franklin first came up with the idea for daylight saving time. Others believe it was adopted so farmers could have more hours of sunlight to work in the field. As daylight saving time comes to a close on Sunday, Nov. 6, learn more about the history of the practice.

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Why only some voters have climate change on the brain this November

Nov. 4, 2022

Assistant Professor Matt Burgess discusses the political polarization of climate change and efforts to reduce it, as voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections.

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Women’s basketball to tip off season with matinee Nov. 7

Nov. 3, 2022

The Buffs will open the 2022–23 season with a matinee at noon on Monday, Nov. 7. Enjoy “Lunch with the Buffs” with discounted tickets.

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9 things to do this weekend: Soccer, leadership conference, more

Nov. 3, 2022

This weekend brings soccer and football, a screening of "Top Gun Maverick," ​a free leadership conference and more.

Public messaging

COVID still a ‘dangerous global health threat.’ New international study spells out how we can end it

Nov. 3, 2022

Greater attention to indoor air ventilation and filtration, rebuilding public trust and clearly communicating the dominant role of airborne transmission for SARS-CoV-2, addressing pandemic inequities and a “vaccine-plus” approach are among the recommendations made by 386 experts from more than 100 countries.

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Tips for viewing the lunar eclipse, Leonids meteor shower

Nov. 2, 2022

Beginning in the early hours of Nov. 8, people in Boulder will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. A little later in the month, Nov. 17–18, the Leonids meteor shower will light up the night sky. Fiske Planetarium's Francisco Salas discusses both events and offers tips on viewing the night sky.

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Colorado voters have faith in statewide elections, concerns about the economy

Nov. 2, 2022

A new survey of Coloradans led by CU Boulder finds nearly 71% of residents believe elections in the state will be conducted "fairly and accurately" in 2022.

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Lockheed Martin, CUbit Quantum Initiative formalize quantum partnership

Nov. 2, 2022

CU Boulder's CUbit Quantum Initiative has announced Lockheed Martin as the latest industry quantum leader to become a CUbit Innovation Partner.

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Flying before walking: the CU Trailblazers

Nov. 2, 2022

Over the course of nine months, the CU Trailblazers built and launched an eight-foot high-powered rocket for the First Nations Launch competition.

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Palestine, Israel and the most controversial conflict in the world

Nov. 2, 2022

Join a screening Nov. 3 of "1948: Creation & Catastrophe" with co-director and executive producer Ahlam Muhtaseb. Through the personal recollections of both Palestinians and Israelis, the film—described as a primer for the present—reveals the shocking events of the most pivotal year in the most controversial conflict in the world.

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