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Why fast wildfires, those started by human activities are more destructive

Megan Maneval — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:31:55 +0000

Why fast wildfires, those started by human activities are more destructive Megan Maneval Wed, 01/15/2025 - 08:31

The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation. Read from CU expert Virginia Iglesias on The Conversation.

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The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation. Read from CU expert Virginia Iglesias on The Conversation.

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Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months—tips for cleaning, staying safe

Megan Maneval — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:22:08 +0000

Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months—tips for cleaning, staying safe Megan Maneval Thu, 01/09/2025 - 09:22

The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes; studies show the health risks can stick around. Read from CU expert Colleen Reid on The Conversation.

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The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes; studies show the health risks can stick around. Read from CU expert Colleen Reid on The Conversation.

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Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones

Megan Maneval — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:14:53 +0000

Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones Megan Maneval Wed, 12/18/2024 - 14:14

Tracking drones is difficult, especially at night. Detecting the radio signals used to control them is a promising approach, though it’s no silver bullet. Read from CU expert Iain Boyd on The Conversation.

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Using light to dismantle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Megan Maneval — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:06:13 +0000

Using light to dismantle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ Megan Maneval Fri, 12/13/2024 - 10:06

PFAS have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used, but researchers have developed a system that could break them down. Read from CU expert Arindam Sau and Colorado State colleagues on The Conversation.

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The Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades

Megan Maneval — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:41:12 +0000

The Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades Megan Maneval Tue, 12/10/2024 - 10:41

The 2024 Arctic Report Card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more. Read from CU experts Twila Moon and Matthew Druckenmiller on The Conversation.

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The 2024 Arctic Report Card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more. Read from CU experts Twila Moon and Matthew Druckenmiller on The Conversation.

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Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance is drawing millions of new users

Megan Maneval — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:19:50 +0000

Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance is drawing millions of new users Megan Maneval Mon, 12/09/2024 - 12:19

Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. CU expert Casey Fiesler explains why people are flocking to it—and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter. Read more on The Conversation.

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What would it mean if Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

Megan Maneval — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:21:22 +0000

What would it mean if Trump dismantled the US Department of Education? Megan Maneval Thu, 11/21/2024 - 10:21

Donald Trump stated during his comeback campaign that he’d dismantle the education department if elected. Will Linda McMahon, his nominee for secretary of education, lead the way? Read from CU expert Kevin Welner on The Conversation.

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Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities

Megan Maneval — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:48:43 +0000

Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities Megan Maneval Wed, 11/20/2024 - 14:48

A study conducted in Cambodia has found that climate change makes toilets more likely to break, which leaves people more likely to “go” outside. Read from CU expert James Harper on The Conversation.

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Most book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters, authors of color

Megan Maneval — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:58:43 +0000

Most book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters, authors of color Megan Maneval Tue, 11/12/2024 - 12:58

The number of book bans in the U.S. has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types of books and authors are the main targets. Read from CU expert Katherine Spoon and colleague Isabelle Langrock on The Conversation.

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The number of book bans in the U.S. has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types of books and authors are the main targets. Read from CU expert Katherine Spoon on The Conversation.

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Missing link to ‘Snowball Earth’ history emerges from unusual rocks on Pikes Peak

Megan Maneval — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:31:00 +0000

Missing link to ‘Snowball Earth’ history emerges from unusual rocks on Pikes Peak Megan Maneval Mon, 11/11/2024 - 13:31

The evidence was found in an unusual pebbly sandstone, Tava, encapsulated within the granite that formed Colorado’s Pikes Peak around 700 million years ago. Read from CU ��«��Ƶ experts Rebecca Flowers and Liam Courtney-Davies and Colorado College’s Christine Siddoway on The Conversation.

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The evidence was found in an unusual pebbly sandstone, Tava, encapsulated within the granite that formed Colorado’s Pikes Peak around 700 million years ago. Read from CU experts Rebecca Flowers and Liam Courtney-Davies on The Conversation.

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