Regional #snowpack and #streamflow volume forecasts are extremely low. Record-low statewide snowpack conditions exist in Colorado and Utah, while Wyoming statewide SWE is 84% of average. Learn more: wwa.colorado.edu/resources/in... #wx #weather @cires.colorado.edu

A study from CU Boulder using ancient sediment cores from Colombia shows that tropical land temperatures can spike up to 2x more than the surrounding oceans. As CO2 rises, these "overlooked" regions may face heat beyond what people and wildlife can tolerate. Read more: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Four current and former Colorado athletes opened competition at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Sunday, highlighted by strong national-leading performances in both alpine skiing and cross-country. More ↓ https://bit.ly/4rhBiLZ

Creative Super Bowl ads win big. Whether they spark conversation or controversy, bold choices make the biggest impact. Jeff Gillette from @CUBoulderCMDI reflects on how daring campaigns like Coca-Cola’s polar bear livestream build enduring brand engagement. #SBLX https://bit.ly/46s7TX1

At @cuengineering.bsky.social, researchers are pioneering plasma tunnel technology to simulate planetary atmospheres. This work enables engineers to test heat-resistant materials and improved steering capabilities, ensuring greater protection for space explorers. https://bit.ly/4bvu3uW

"International education is a strategic asset for American students, employers and the economy." Justin Schwartz highlights how international students fuel innovation, drive the economy, and strengthen our workforce.

Researchers at the Natural Hazards Center at @colorado.edu have launched a new #NOAA-funded project to make #emergencyalerts more inclusive for multilingual communities and people with #disabilities. #inclusivealerts #crisiscommunications www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...

"Snow-covered area in January across the western United States was 66 percent below average, at 401,000 square kilometers (155,000 square miles) of snow cover, ranking last in the 26-year satellite record."' #SnowDrought Read more in @nsidc.bsky.social's Snow Today: nsidc.org/snow-today/m...

Discover SunCET! This SmallSat will capture images of the Sun in extreme UV to observe coronal mass ejections during their acceleration phase. LASP and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory are eager for SunCET's upcoming launch!

🏔️ Life at the bottom of the world: A research journey to the Antarctic Dry Valleys Diane McKnight Thur Feb 5th 5-7pm MT CU Boulder East Campus (JSCBB A115) & Zoom #INSTAAR75 75th anniv. seminar + grad student poster showcase FREE event but must register at calendar.colorado.edu/event/diane-...

MAL founder & director @loriemerson.net talked to Fast Company about the lab - www.fastcompany.com/91483774/the...

A new device by engineers and medical researchers at CU Boulder and @cuanschutz.bsky.social is capable of measuring the quality of red blood cells — and can fit in the palm of your hand. Learn how this ‘lab on a chip’ could revolutionize blood transfusions ↓ https://bit.ly/4qa0liC

Researchers at @cuengineering.bsky.social are making waves in water technology. With a cutting-edge technique called stimulated Raman scattering (SRS), scientists can quickly spot what’s clogging filters, paving the way for sustainable access to clean water. https://bit.ly/4r0Cy5x

Did you know Colorado’s mountain streams are home to rare earth metals? Scientists at CU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (@instaar.bsky.social) are researching eco-friendly ways to extract them, supporting a cleaner environment. https://bit.ly/3Ny3ifk

“Our SPIKE programs are designed to empower learners at every level, from first-year students to advanced scholars, to bring sustainability into their work, communities & careers." — CIRES Fellow @maxboykoff.bsky.social, faculty executive director of the SPIKE Center www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...

Can ultraprocessed foods lead to more aggressive behavior? A paper co-authored by CU Boulder researcher Christopher Lowry suggests that ultraprocessed foods can negatively affect the microbiome and thus increase risk factors for rash behavior. https://bit.ly/3YSsBv4

Monday was the 20th anniversary of New Horizon's launch! You might be familiar with the mission's work in helping us better understand our farthest solar neighbors. But did you know how many young LASPians came into their own building, launching, and using New Horizons? buff.ly/1NGB4FK

CU Boulder alumna Dr. Laura Stiles (AeroEngr MS'11, PhD'13), the director of New Shepard Launch Operations at Blue Origin, will be joining the NS-38 mission tomorrow as the new sixth crew member! More via Blue Origin ↓ https://bit.ly/3NV7kys

A team at the College of Engineering has developed an advanced surface acoustic wave phonon laser — a quantum device that uses tiny vibrations to process signals — which could help wireless devices, like your smartphone, become faster and more energy efficient. https://bit.ly/49DqgJo

By tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes, seismologists see a new picture where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, an area that could give rise to devastating earthquakes. The work by researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey, UC Davis & @colorado.edu published in @science.org.

CU Boulder's Dr. Marina Vance was working to help homeowners counter the impacts of wildfire smoke. Until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency deemed the research “no longer consistent” with its priorities. Vance's funding was terminated last spring: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/s...

Nobel Laureate and Biochemistry Professor Tom Cech will deliver a talk this Wednesday at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. His message: RNA research is still a big deal. #WEF26 Tune in live ↓ https://bit.ly/4jPzvuN

Curious about the universe’s deepest mysteries? Research from the College of Arts and Sciences examines how galaxies develop and merge through supermassive black holes. Read more about these cosmic collisions and how they have shaped our universe. ↓ https://bit.ly/4sKPzlp

Ever wondered how your winter jacket keeps you warm? Today’s jackets are warmer, lighter and more comfortable than ever before. Learn about the science behind the jackets from CU Engineering experts Longji Cui and Wan Xiong, via @us.theconversation.com. https://bit.ly/45I5siH

Picture a quantum device 100 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. Thanks to CU Engineering, this breakthrough brings large-scale quantum computing closer to reality. https://bit.ly/3NeUhYt

Some day, you may be able to reduce heat loss from your windows without sacrificing natural light. 🪟☀️ Physicists at CU Boulder have designed a new kind of window insulation that is long-lasting and almost completely transparent. Explore the science behind the invention ↓ https://bit.ly/3LAjCeW

Want to make your New Year’s resolutions stick? Consider an app to track your goals. In our latest CUriosity, Alix Barasch, associate professor of marketing at the Leeds School of Business, says keeping a streak packs a powerful psychological punch. Learn more ↓ https://bit.ly/49e0jkE

One day, microrobots could deliver drugs to hard-to-reach places in your body. Researchers at CU Boulder have created tiny “active particles” that change shape and self-propel in response to electrical fields. Learn how the particles work ↓ https://bit.ly/4szpi9K

Did you know that imagining a positive encounter with someone can make you like them more? New research led by CU Boulder and @mpicbs.bsky.social found that the brain responds to imagined events in similar ways to real experiences. Explore the findings ↓ https://bit.ly/3Y8WyGQ

Can cannabis be used to treat cannabis addiction? 🔬 CU Boulder researchers are studying whether a cannabinoid-based approach could ease cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Learn more ↓ https://bit.ly/4p1DYLE

Between ambitious projects, big awards and groundbreaking publications, it’s been a newsy year at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. Here are our top stories of 2025 www.colorado.edu/instaar/2026...

Arctic ecosystems are on the brink of change. 🌊 New research from @instaar.bsky.social predicts disrupted phytoplankton blooms by 2100, impacting life throughout the Arctic Ocean. Read more ↓ bit.ly/4aoXsqa

Happy New Year, Buffs! 🎉 We’re looking forward to celebrating CU Boulder’s 150th anniversary throughout 2026. Learn more about the upcoming events honoring the university’s incredible legacy. ↓ https://bit.ly/3LfrQcb What are you celebrating this year?

Happy New Year! From the rocks beneath our feet to the atmosphere and beyond — we can't wait to see where CIRES science takes us this year. 📸: Shari Gearheard, a CIRES and NSIDC alum, took this photo near Clyde River, Baffin Island, on the day the sun returned in January.

What will astronauts learn on the Moon’s south pole? 🌑 CU Boulder’s @laspatcu.bsky.social is developing lunar instruments for NASA’s Artemis IV mission, backed by a $25M grant to advance science on the lunar surface. Read more ↓ https://bit.ly/3YHEfZw

Curious about where your food comes from, robotic deep-sea jellyfish, Colorado’s wild winds or how AI is changing the way we grieve? Explore CU Boulder’s research stories you may have missed in 2025 and see how groundbreaking science is shaping our future. ↓ https://bit.ly/459n5HW

CU Boulder engineers are pushing DNA origami to the next level. 🧬 Assistant Professor Mirela Alistar and Postdoctoral Researcher Joshua Johnson are developing nanorobots that could build custom DNA in days, not weeks. Read more ↓ https://bit.ly/4iHRsdX

CU Boulder researchers keep pushing the boundaries of discovery, from space science to bioengineering to cutting-edge nanomaterials. See how big “what if” questions are turning into real breakthroughs ↓ https://bit.ly/4pXW4iS

Happy holidays, Buff Nation 🌟🌄

What makes blind-box toys so irresistible? 🎁 CU Boulder’s Ying Zeng explains how the viral Labubu blind box craze taps into curiosity, identity, and our social instincts. Read more ↓ https://bit.ly/4rIsXl7

Think a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ beats ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ every time? New research from CU Boulder shows online ratings often reflect a “vibe” influenced by price, expectations, and emotion, not just quality. Read before you buy! https://bit.ly/4qkYSXq

New cires.colorado.edu research shows that winter clouds in the Arctic may be warming the region more than expected. ☁️ Using surface observations from Alaska’s North Slope, scientists uncovered how shifting cloud patterns are influencing rising temperatures. Read more ↓ https://bit.ly/3MtD4tQ

CU Boulder physicist Jun Ye was named in @unesco.org's Quantum 100 list! He has revolutionized how scientists measure time, developing #quantum technologies that can track the passage of time with never-before-seen accuracy and precision. https://bit.ly/4pYqO3i

CU Advisory: Power has been fully restored to main campus. Many trees have fallen around campus. Cleanup is underway and will take several days. Please continue to use caution if on campus. Visit alerts.colorado.edu for updates.

CU Advisory: CU Boulder will resume standard winter break weekend operating hours on Saturday, Dec. 20. We strongly encourage people to refrain from coming to campus due to ongoing power and traffic impacts and downed trees. More info on alerts.colorado.edu.

CU Advisory: Downed trees and limbs reported around campus. Report downed trees, facilities impacts to OCC: 303-492-5522. The Mountain Research Station and NW corner of main campus along University between Broadway and 17th are without power. Updates on alerts.colorado.edu

CU URGENT ALERT: #CUBoulder has issued an Administrative Closure for Friday, Dec. 19, due to forecasted high winds, planned power outages and high fire danger. Visit alerts.colorado.edu for more information. Stay safe, Buffs.

Why hasn’t it snowed much this year, and what does that mean for Colorado? ❄️ In our latest episode of CUriosity, @cires.colorado.edu atmospheric scientist and professor Jennifer Kay talks about why this season has been so dry. Learn more ↓ https://bit.ly/3L4pJb0

CU Advisory: Another significant weather event to enter Boulder on Friday morning. Campus will communicate any operational impacts by end of day Thursday, Dec. 18. Visit alerts.colorado.edu for updates.

CU URGENT ALERT: #CUBoulder has issued a 2-hour delayed start for Thursday, Dec. 18, due to weather impacts. The campus will open at 10 a.m. Visit alerts.colorado.edu for more information. Stay safe, Buffs.