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entertainment1 day ago•2 min saved

Sundance 2027 Lands in Boulder with Downtown and Campus Venues

The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2027 edition will be held in Boulder from Jan 21–31, centered in downtown and CU Boulder campuses with venues across the city (including Boulder High, Boulder Theater, Chautauqua Auditorium, Dairy Arts Center, Macky Auditorium and more) and talks at Canyon Theater and Old Main. The centralized, Boulder-only setup aims to streamline logistics versus Park City, though hotel capacity remains limited; locals will have easier access to screenings after premiere-night tickets.

via Axios|

#boulder #cu-boulder #entertainment

science1 month ago•8 min saved

Real-Life Tractor Beams Could Tackle Space Junk Crisis

Scientists are developing a real-life electrostatic tractor beam that uses electrostatic attraction to safely move defunct satellites out of Earth's orbit, potentially helping to address the growing space junk problem. While promising, the technology faces challenges such as slow operation and high costs, but could become operational within a decade if funding is secured.

via Live Science|

#cu-boulder #electrostatic-attraction #science

science2 months ago•5 min saved

Innovative Transparent Material Enhances Window Insulation and Visibility

Scientists at CU Boulder have developed a nearly transparent, air-based insulation material called MOCHI that can significantly reduce heat transfer through windows, potentially revolutionizing energy efficiency in buildings, though it is still in the laboratory stage.

via SciTechDaily|

#cu-boulder #energy-efficiency #insulation

science8 months ago•5 min saved

Breakthrough in Quantum Navigation Using 3D Atomic Acceleration

CU Boulder scientists developed a novel quantum device using cold atoms and lasers to measure 3D acceleration simultaneously, a breakthrough that could enhance navigation systems for various vehicles. The device employs a Bose-Einstein Condensate and AI-driven laser adjustments, and while still in early stages, it shows promise for future applications in navigation and sensing technology.

via SciTechDaily|

#3d-acceleration #atom-interferometer #cu-boulder

technology8 months ago•4 min saved

CU Boulder Clinic Offers Tips for Managing Digital Legacy After Death

CU Boulder's student-run Digital Legacy Clinic offers free support to help individuals plan for managing their online assets after death, including creating digital estate plans, securing accounts, and guiding families through digital asset recovery, addressing a growing need as online footprints expand.

via The Conversation|

#cu-boulder #digital-estate #digital-legacy

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Breakthrough Supercapacitors Promise 60-Second Laptop Charging"

CU Boulder researchers have discovered how ions move within a network of tiny pores, potentially leading to the development of supercapacitors that could charge devices like laptops in a minute. This breakthrough modifies Kirchhoff's law and could revolutionize energy storage for electronics, vehicles, and power grids.

via Phys.org|

#cu-boulder #energy-storage #ion-movement

mathematics2 years ago•5 min saved

Unraveling the Math Mystery: When Circles Collide

Summer Haag and Clyde Kertzer, participants in a CU Boulder REU, disproved the long-held local-global conjecture in number theory by exploring Apollonian circle packings, challenging the widely accepted belief in mathematics. Their research highlighted the creative and uncharted aspects of mathematical exploration, emphasizing intuition, exploration, and play in math research.

via SciTechDaily|

#apollonian-circle-packings #cu-boulder #disproving-conjecture

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Increased Rainfall Linked to Higher Rattlesnake Bite Risk, Study Finds

A study by CU Boulder found that an increase in rain resulted in a measurable increase in rattlesnake bites in California between 1997 and 2007, possibly due to the swell in local rodent populations. While there are rattlesnakes throughout Colorado, it is unlikely that you will be bitten as they have an elaborate defensive strategy. However, if you are bitten, seek immediate medical attention.

via The Denver Gazette|

#colorado #cu-boulder #environment

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Human Germs Frozen in Time on Mount Everest, Study Finds"

Researchers from CU Boulder have discovered DNA from the human nose and mouth in soil samples above 26,000 feet on Mount Everest, indicating that high-elevation environments could act as "deep-freeze collection points" for certain microbes, including human-borne contaminants that may never leave once they arrive. The study sheds light on the hidden impacts of tourism on some of the world's most precious places and could offer a better understanding of how resilient life is on Earth and beyond.

via Axios|

#contamination #cu-boulder #dna