Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected

Incarcerating people who use drugs is associated with increased overdose deaths after release and high rate of recidivism.

Katherine LeMasters, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
June 13, 2025 ~9 min

Do you know how to prepare for your digital life after death? CU Boulder’s student-run clinic has some advice

End-of-life planning today includes making sure your loved ones have access to digital photos, email archives and social media accounts.

Jed R. Brubaker, Associate Professor of Information Science, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
June 10, 2025 ~7 min


It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed

Miller moths migrate through the state every summer and are sometimes considered to be a pest.

Ryan St Laurent, Assistant Professor of Biology, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
June 3, 2025 ~8 min

More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery

Workplaces across the country are becoming safe and supportive places for people with substance use issues.

Olivia Zarella, Research Associate, Center for Health, Work & Environment, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 29, 2025 ~8 min

Fleeting fireflies illuminate Colorado summer nights − and researchers are watching

New research uses firefly flashing patterns to identify species and what they’re communicating.

Owen Martin, Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
May 1, 2025 ~8 min

Hotter and drier climate in Colorado’s San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows

A prolonged drought in the San Luis Valley has contributed to kidney issues in agricultural workers.

Katherine Ann James, Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
April 25, 2025 ~6 min

Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year

Uncertainty from Washington along with staff and budget cuts have created turmoil for the US Forest Service’s fire management efforts.

Laura Dee, Associate Professor of Ecology, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
April 23, 2025 ~8 min

Perfect brownies baked at high altitude are possible thanks to Colorado’s home economics pioneer Inga Allison

A new exhibition at Colorado State University highlights 100 years of women’s work.

Caitlin Clark, Senior Food Scientist at the CSU Spur Food Innovation Center, Colorado State University • conversation
April 22, 2025 ~10 min


Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help

Teaching young children is one of the most stressful occupations.

Charlotte Farewell, Research Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
April 9, 2025 ~8 min

Housing instability complicates end-of-life care for aging unhoused populations

Unhoused people are more likely to die in hospitals or on the streets.

Pilar Ingle, Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Work, University of Denver • conversation
April 7, 2025 ~8 min

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