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A pollution 'rush hour' in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ

April 30, 2018

A new NOAA-led study shows that chemical emissions from personal care products are comparable to car emissions and contribute to air pollution in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.

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National ocean science competition makes splash in Colorado

April 4, 2018

The National Ocean Sciences Bowl high school finals competition will come to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ for the first time in its 20-year history.

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Arctic sea ice maximum at second lowest in the satellite record

March 23, 2018

Sea ice over the Arctic Ocean likely reached its maximum extent for the year on March 17, the second lowest in the 39-year satellite record.

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Household cleaners are almost as dirty as cars

Feb. 15, 2018

Chemical products like household cleaners, pesticides, paints and perfumes now rival motor vehicle emissions as the top source of urban air pollution, according to a surprising NOAA-led study.

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Building a future in science with Legos

Jan. 26, 2018

Adults who played with construction-based toys and video games in childhood demonstrate greater spatial skills, new CIRES research finds.

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Climate observations offer major return on investment

Nov. 8, 2017

New CIRES research shows how a well-designed climate observing system could help scientists answer knotty questions about climate while delivering trillions of dollars in economic benefits.

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What lives inside your showerhead?

June 22, 2017

CIRES researchers are uncovering new information about the mysterious world of tiny microbes living inside your showerhead.

Young students create film for Lens on Climate Change summer program

CIRES to screen youth-created climate change films through July

June 15, 2017

Middle and high school students in the CIRES Lens on Climate Change summer program, designed to influence a new wave of environmental scientists, will present their films on campus June 23 and July 22 and in Salida, Colorado, July 15.

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