Coloradans awoke to hazy skies this week, as smoke from multiple large fires burning across the West deemed air quality “poor” and “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” Assistant Professor Colleen Reid shares the health impacts and how we can minimize them ↓ https://bit.ly/4ffBcAM

CU Boulder has been named one of the world's leading institutions for climate science, ranking eighth globally in the latest analysis of the most highly cited climate research institutions by Carbon Brief. @cires.colorado.edu was also recognized, ranking No. 43 globally. https://bit.ly/4wkkgis

Is cheatgrass a threat to the American West? A new paper by CU Boulder researchers suggests that on Colorado’s Front Range, cheatgrass may not be invasive after all, and large-scale herbicide spraying could cause more harm than the weed itself. https://bit.ly/4vf5tot

A new study found that, on average, in a region that had experienced an ICE surge, 4% fewer “likely undocumented” immigrants remaining in the community reported working in the previous week, and 1.3% fewer U.S. born males with a high school degree or less had jobs. https://bit.ly/3QXbdF5

Colorado's diverse landscapes give rise to a dazzling array of unique wildflowers every summer that people travel far and wide to see. In our latest CUriosity, PhD candidate Sam Ahler (@instaar.bsky.social) discusses what makes Colorado’s wildflowers distinctive and special. More: bit.ly/4xSa8is

Brooke Chase is wrapping up a month long stint at the Juneau Icefield Research Program thanks to the Sarah Crump Graduate Fellowship. Read more from INSTAAR news.

We are excited to join Infleqtion’s newly launched America’s Quantum Space Initiative as a founding innovator! CU Boulder brings internationally recognized expertise in both quantum science and space research to the initiative. Read more ↓ https://bit.ly/3Qe5zOI

Summer is officially here! Talk a walk around campus with us ☀️🌳🌻⛰️

On a day of commemoration, African American music is a living record of struggle and survival. Professor Reiland Rabaka, the founder and director of the Center for African and African American Studies, shares a powerful playlist in honor of Juneteenth: https://bit.ly/4abSzjb

A new day is dawning at LASP! ☀️ 🌍️ 🛰️ A huge thank you to our team here at LASP, CU Boulder, and the DAPHNE team across the country! This mission will help us better understand how weather here on Earth and space weather interact at the very edge of our atmosphere. buff.ly/GnlL9XF

Have you noticed how late the Sun sets this time of year? ☀️ Colorado is enjoying nearly 15 hours of daylight! Join us for our special Colorado Skies show this Sunday to learn about the summer solstice and discover how to spot the Milky Way this summer! 🌌 #cuboulder #fiskeplanetarium #astronomy

This #NationalMascotDay, we’re celebrating Ralphie, CU Boulder’s legendary live buffalo mascot, and Chip, our beloved character mascot. Here’s to the mascots who make every campus moment a little louder and prouder. Sko Buffs!

New @colorado.edu and CIRES-led research shows that temperatures in the tropical Atlantic and Indian Oceans drive year-to-year changes in malaria cases in Malawi. @oceansclimatecu.bsky.social cires.colorado.edu/news/tropica...

This #Juneteenth, take part in celebrations and commemorations happening across Colorado. Honor the day by joining local events, learning more about its history and celebrating freedom, reflection and community connection. Explore Juneteenth events near you ↓ https://bit.ly/4gh4qjO

What if you could use biology to produce light instead of electricity? CU Boulder researchers and collaborators have unveiled a new technology that could make it possible. ↓ https://bit.ly/3QxWsbx

A new discovery is painting a more complete picture of the ancient Arctic. In a new study, @cubouldearth.bsky.social researchers and collaborators describe three previously unknown species of mammals that once scurried alongside dinosaurs in what is now northern Alaska. https://bit.ly/4umbS0n

The 2026 #FIFAWorldCup kicks off today, and fans attending could be paying anywhere from a few hundred dollars to well over $1,000 for the ticket alone. Why are tickets so expensive? Professor Övünç Yılmaz has insights ↓ https://bit.ly/4vzZ8o5

New CIRES-led research reveals that death in ecosystems isn’t just loss — it can drive renewal. Understanding ecological legacies can help guide conservation and land management in a more disturbance-driven world. @colorado.edu @cu-esiil.bsky.social cires.colorado.edu/news/dead-or...

Overpopulation can impair reproduction. But why? New CU Boulder research found that biological mechanisms are at play—not just external factors. https://bit.ly/4awduNZ

Sustainability on Tap event is at Upslope Brewing Company (East Boulder) this month on Wednesday, June 17! Join for an informal evening of discussion over drinks, where you can engage directly with the people doing meaningful sustainability work at CU Boulder and beyond. https://ow.ly/c7Wj50Z8sjm

Nancy Emery kicked off the Mountain Research Station summer seminar series last night with a talk on the Niwot Ridge LTER and plant community ecology. Join us at the station every Wednesday from now through August 26. Or sign up for a guided walk on mycology, natural history, orchids and more!

Excited to share how rare meteorite reveals clues about the early solar system and the building blocks of planets. Fascinating read: www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0... For deeper insights into planetary formation and climate dynamics, check out this research: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Ad astra, MAVEN 🫡 🛰️ ✨️ For more than a decade, MAVEN and its amazing team have given us an unprecedented understanding of the Martian atmosphere and its evolution. We are so proud and grateful to everyone on the mission who has enabled MAVEN's exploration of Mars. www.nasa.gov/news-release...

Scientists at CU Boulder have discovered something that experienced ballroom dancers have long known: When dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one. Read about the unique experiment. ↓ https://bit.ly/4wTuTJY

Will there be a 'super El Niño' this winter? CIRES Fellow Kris Karnauskas dives in. @oceansclimatecu.bsky.social @colorado.edu www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqJj...

On what would have been her 100th birthday, we celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s enduring legacy. Professor Clark Farmer explores Monroe’s immense skill as an actress and her lasting influence in popular culture. https://bit.ly/4x1uipT

What if one simple shot could reverse your osteoarthritis? A team of researchers from CU Boulder, @cuanschutz.bsky.social and Colorado State University has developed a suite of new therapies that prompt aging or damaged joints to repair themselves within weeks. https://bit.ly/4uBMV1Q

Will we see a “super El Niño” this coming winter? @cires.colorado.edu scientists explain the predicted weather event and discuss what is likely to happen this fall and winter ↓ https://bit.ly/4v4KTaA

Can airborne diseases spread through shared ventilation systems? New research by CU Boulder, the University of Cantabria, @uv.es and @concordia.ca suggests so. Read about the study ↓ https://bit.ly/3PafNz6

We remember and honor everyone who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. This flag flies at the heart of our campus—the University Memorial Center (UMC)—dedicated as a living memorial honoring the service and sacrifice of Colorado veterans. #MemorialDay

#CUBoulder experts available: #SpaceXIPO University of Colorado Boulder experts are available to discuss investing access, index fund exposure and the legal and governance issues surrounding the offerings. Contact: [email protected]

In our latest episode of CUriosity, CU Boulder integrative physiologist Bradley Needles answers the question: Can your running shoes really make you faster? With the BOLDERBoulder coming up, check out more of the research. ↓ bit.ly/49hMotz

Join us June 5 for the Right Here, Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit. Co-hosted by CU Boulder, @ox.ac.uk and UN Human Rights, this interactive 2-4 p.m. MT session invites you to explore eco-imagination and storytelling. Learn more ↓ https://bit.ly/4e1yzkD

What makes investors suddenly pay attention during a #CEO #earningscall? IBS Fellow and @colorado.edu Professor Tony Kong and colleagues found that unexpected references to death can make #investors more engaged and responsive to what CEOs say next. www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...

After the Marshall Fire, the loss of animals was largely overlooked by public officials and the news media. Researchers at CU Boulder and @wwu.edu quantified the loss and suggested a remedy for future disaster reporting. https://bit.ly/4nCt546

Is a cure for osteoarthritis on the horizon? Researchers from @cuengineering.bsky.social, @cuanschutz.bsky.social & @colorado.edu developed injected proteins to regrow bone and cartilage. Funded by ARPA-H, they aim to begin human testing within 18 months. 👉 buff.ly/biOsmaH

New CIRES-led research reveals two-thirds of US television news segments about climate change don’t mention policy at all. The work also shows that some news networks are polarized in their coverage. 📖 Read the story: cires.colorado.edu/news/televis...

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re uplifting an initiative to equip youth therapists with practical, evidence-based resources. Supported by the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship, the toolkit will strengthen clinician support and expand access to care https://bit.ly/3RtcWSn

New @hazcenter.bsky.social research suggests that the “COVID generation” may be prepared to respond to future disasters with greater empathy and resilience. Learn why ↓ https://bit.ly/4tw2iri

WWA's latest rapid assessment is on the 2025-2026 extreme #snowdrought in CO, UT, and WY. The assessment covers the magnitude of extreme low snow-water equivalent (SWE) conditions in early 2026, likely causes of the snow drought, and more. wwa.colorado.edu/resources/ha... @cires.colorado.edu

What makes people move faster when they want something? Dopamine plays a central role. Explore the study ↓ https://bit.ly/4uJDEEP

"It is like baking a cake. You need all the ingredients, but also a functioning oven for a predictable outcome." CIRES Fellows Antonietta Capotondi (quote) & Kris Karnauskas sat down with CU Boulder Today to discuss the potential for a big El Niño later this year. www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...

From student experience and sustainability to affordability and access, the Buffs community showed up by submitting over 700 ideas for the Big Ideas initiative—helping shape our next era of impact while celebrating our 150th year. Submit your Big Idea ↓ https://bit.ly/4uhe9Lh

Congrats to this year’s recipients of the Research and Innovation Office Arts & Humanities Grant Program! 19 projects, spanning five colleges and a wide range of disciplines, have been awarded $107,000 in combined funding. Explore the full list of grantees and their impact ↓ https://bit.ly/42GJKtA

A SpaceX IPO could matter to ordinary investors—even if they never plan to buy the stock. Professor Shaun Davies has insights ↓ https://bit.ly/3P484m2

New Paper Alert: Temperature-dependent feedbacks drive the pattern of Antarctic temperature change by Brad Markle and Eric Steig (2026, PNAS). The study finds warmer Antarctic regions show greater temperature shifts than colder ones, aiding regional climate and ice-sheet understanding.

The 2011 Wallow Fire burned over half a million acres of forest in Arizona & New Mexico. Officials consider it to be the largest wildfire in Arizona’s history, but new CIRES research finds several pre-1900 fires were just as large — if not larger. cires.colorado.edu/news/was-wal...

Science writer Marissa Grunes brings CU Boulder engineering students to INSTAAR's Stable Isotope Lab each year. This time, she's bringing readers along too. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the lab’s work — and how researchers use water, ice and air to unravel Earth’s mysteries.

A few favorites from our commencement album we want to share with you 🤳 A record number of grads, proud families and a day we’ll be talking about forever. Some moments are too big not to keep in your pocket. 💛 #ForeverBuffs

Springtime in the Rockies! A fresh view of the Flatirons following the May snow today 🌨️🏔️