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Scientists at CU Boulder have created tiny glass racetracks that capture and amplify light with almost no energy loss, potentially revolutionizing sensors and quantum computers. The breakthrough uses highway-inspired curves and sub-nanometer precision to keep light circulating longer than ever before.
Graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder are bringing back a beloved program that offers free tax preparation to thousands of qualifying residents. The service runs through April 11 and helps people earning $67,000 or less get their taxes done right.
A new startup uses AI to forecast equipment failures at wind and solar farms before they happen, potentially saving millions in repair costs. The technology could make renewable energy more reliable and affordable.
Boulder, Colorado just released an ambitious climate roadmap targeting 70% emission cuts by 2030 and a carbon-positive city by 2040. The plan prioritizes affordability, health, and protecting neighborhoods most vulnerable to climate change.
More than 90 volunteers in Boulder County donate nearly 2,500 hours each year to decide where community funding goes. Their work ensures donations reach the nonprofits that need them most.
Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a revolutionary material made from staple-shaped particles that can lock together into strong structures, then instantly fall apart with simple vibrations. The breakthrough could transform how we build and recycle everything from bridges to robots.
Scientists finally cracked the puzzle of why asteroid Bennu looked so unexpectedly rocky when NASA's spacecraft arrived. The answer hiding inside samples brought back to Earth reveals a fractured world that changes how we understand asteroids.
Scientists finally solved a puzzle that stumped them for nearly two decades: why asteroid Bennu looked nothing like they expected. The answer hiding inside rocks from space just changed what we know about our solar system.
High school students from across Colorado will pitch their business ideas this Sunday at CU Boulder, competing for scholarships and a chance to launch real-world solutions. The finals showcase how young innovators are already tackling challenges in their communities.
A Colorado scientist's decade of detective work just gave hope to families battling Blau syndrome, a genetic disease affecting fewer than 1,000 Americans. Two patients are already seeing remarkable results.
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A Colorado scientist's breakthrough research is transforming treatment for children with a devastating rare disease, bringing relief after years of pain. Two patients are already showing remarkable improvement from a new therapy approach.
Researchers at CU Anschutz discovered what triggers the autoimmune attack in type 1 diabetes and are now developing ways to stop it. The breakthrough could lead to therapies that delay or prevent the disease affecting 9.5 million people worldwide.
Six teen teams just pitched their startup ideas at the University of Colorado Boulder and walked away with $25,000 in scholarships. From smart water bottles to apps that donate restaurant points to teachers, these young entrepreneurs are solving real problems.
Northwestern University researchers successfully steered people's dreams toward unsolved puzzles, and 75% dreamed about the problems they were cued to think about. Those who dreamed about specific puzzles solved them twice as often the next morning.
A 1968 church in Würzburg, Germany is transforming into Bavaria's first climbing center, complete with bouldering walls and a café. It's part of a growing movement giving sacred spaces new life as communities shrink and costs climb.
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A 20-year-old caver trapped 120 meters deep in an Italian cave walked out alive after an overnight rescue mission involving 53 people. The young man's leg had been pinned under a boulder in one of Italy's deepest cave systems.
When Artemis 2 launched in 2025, a team in Boulder, Colorado kept watch 24/7 to shield astronauts from dangerous solar storms. Their new forecasting system is helping protect not just space travelers, but satellites and GPS systems we all rely on.
India's ancient monuments are experiencing a tourism renaissance, with six UNESCO World Heritage Sites emerging as bucket-list destinations for travelers worldwide. From the Taj Mahal's timeless elegance to Hampi's boulder-strewn ruins, these architectural marvels prove that preservation pays off.
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A spectacular natural phenomenon is drawing crowds to southwest Utah as Gunlock State Park's waterfalls flow for only the fourth time in 15 years. The rare cascade over red rock boulders creates a scene so stunning that visitors say it looks more like a movie set than real life.
A tiny farming county in eastern Colorado is building more than 300 new wind turbines, transforming into a renewable energy powerhouse that already generates enough electricity to power Boulder County. Despite federal policy changes, developers are racing to complete projects worth over $1 billion.
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