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Overlooked woman scientist revealed climate breakthrough in 1856

Overlooked woman scientist revealed climate breakthrough in 1856

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

In 1856, a woman named Eunice Newton Foote became the first person to demonstrate the greenhouse gas effect, a foundational discovery in the understanding of climate science. Despite her groundbreaking...

Theory of epigenetic trauma explores impact of historical racism

Theory of epigenetic trauma explores impact of historical racism

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter March 26, 2024

Trauma scars leave an eternal mark that goes beyond superficial traits. For African Americans, historical racism profoundly shapes the health of future generations. The theory of epigenetic trauma proposes...

A graphic showing a simplified, round pattern of white DNA strands on a light blue background. One of the circles making up the pattern is a purple female symbol.

Women scientists’ contributions often go unrecognized

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter March 21, 2024

Editor's Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. In 1970, women made up only 8% of workers in STEM fields, according to the United States Census Bureau. Over 50 years later, women make...

5 common types of talk therapy explained

5 common types of talk therapy explained

Caden Proulx, Print Director March 20, 2024

Psychotherapy, popularly called talk therapy, relies on interactions between a therapist and a client to address a problem the client may be having. Psychotherapy comes in many different forms, and many...

As Colorado State University begins research on hemp, bean stalks in the University Greenhouse have more room to flourish because the hemp seeds will be planted outside in open field. Photo courtesy of Zane Watson.

Rooted in innovation: Exploring 7 leading research centers at CSU

Hannah Parcells, News Editor March 7, 2024

Colorado State University has always been connected to the wonders of the natural world. Founded in 1870 as Colorado Agricultural College, CSU has a rich history of connecting with outdoor spaces. Over...

Flowers in the CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden Aug. 22, 2023.

CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden is nature’s laboratory

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

Why wait for rain to see a rainbow when the Annual Flower Trial Garden blooms right by the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University? This bright outdoor space serves as more than...

Skiers and snowboarders ride the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort

Climate change is shifting future of snow sports

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

As global temperatures rise and winters become shorter, the elusive powder day could become even rarer for skiers and snowboarders. This is troubling news for states like Colorado, where snow sports are...

Photo courtesy of Will DeMott

Island scrub jays are ‘serious homebodies,’ research finds

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

About two hours off the coast of California lies a small island nearly twice the size of Fort Collins. This island is home to an ecological curiosity: a brightly colored bird called the island scrub jay,...

Woman, nonbinary psychologists break barriers in research

Woman, nonbinary psychologists break barriers in research

Caden Proulx, Print Director February 28, 2024

Many nonbinary and woman psychologists have been breaking the glass ceiling in mental health research for the past couple of years. Covering topics from women's and LGBTQIA+ issues to highly sensitive...

Spanking, corporal punishment found to be ineffective, damaging

Spanking, corporal punishment found to be ineffective, damaging

Caden Proulx, Print Director February 22, 2024

One of the most controversial areas of debate in parenting is whether or not to use spanking, a form of corporal punishment. While past researchers couldn’t come to a definitive answer, there is now...

Reflecting on Henrietta Lacks' impact on human research ethics

Reflecting on Henrietta Lacks’ impact on human research ethics

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a young African American woman, went to Johns Hopkins hospital complaining of vaginal bleeding. She was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive tumor on her cervix, and she immediately...

The Little Shop of Physics Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst and student intern Grace Balle demonstrate their system for distributing stuffed toys during outreach events Feb. 15.

Little Shop of Physics to host 30th Annual Open House (The Sequel)

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

At Colorado State University and across the Fort Collins area, the Little Shop of Physics Open House has been an annual highlight for almost three decades. Now the members of the Little Shop of Physics...

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