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Planetary defenses against asteroids. New medical treatments, devices and materials to enhance the lives of millions of Americans. Clean, safe water for drinking and irrigation.  Quantum technology to protect data from hackers. Thousands of new jobs in Colorado and across the country.

The impact of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ research is all around you. U.S. universities are improving lives and leading the world in innovation—but we need your help to keep the pace of our progress.

 

 

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Read ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ the Latest Research at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ

Exploring Space to Help People on Earth

For 75 years, our research in space has fueled the aerospace industry in Colorado and beyond and has improved the lives of real people on Earth. Support from NASA is critical for shaping the next generation of space explorers, and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ is the number one recipient of NASA funding among public universities.

New study examines a gravitational wave mystery

Leading hands-on Earth research planning for life on Mars

What are the little red dots deep in space?

 

8 

planets visited by instruments created at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP)

 

19 

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ-affiliated NASA astronauts

 

 

34 

of the best and brightest minds in aerospace honored with prestigious Smead Scholarships since 2007

Enhancing the Lives and Well-being of Millions of Americans

Our researchers illuminate the underlying causes of diseases, conditions and chronic pain, devise solutions and roll out accessible treatments, such as new prosthetics and materials for repairing worn-out body parts.

Donated blood has a shelf life. A new test tracks how it's aging

A better band-aid: New 'suspended animation' technology could revolutionize wound care

What causes chronic pain? A new study identifies a key culprit

 

100+ surgeries

in the hip region have been transformed by using a new surgical instrument designed by a CU professors

 

89+ 

life-enhancing biotech startups have launched from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ research in the past 20 years

 

 

Billions

of dollars contributed by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ health-related research to Colorado economy

Creating Pragmatic Solutions to Climate-Related Challenges

At ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ, we blend environmental science and data science to tackle the most pressing issues on this planet, like where we are most vulnerable to wildfire and how we can manage that risk.

New window insulation blocks heat, but not your view

One photo, many whales: Scholar captures research above the Arctic Circle

The pine beetles are back. Here's why—and what you can do about it

 

First

student-run campus environmental center in the U.S.

 

40 million 

people in seven states ensured safe, sustainable water through ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Western Water Assessment

 

No. 11

university for environmental and social impact in the U.S.

Accelerating Colorado's Quantum Revolution

Research based on quantum science—the study of the universe at the most fundamental level—could revolutionize everything from timekeeping and medical imaging to space travel and data encryption.

An earthquake on a chip: New tech generates tiny waves, could make smartphones smaller, faster

14er science: Quantum physicists measure whether time moves faster on a mountaintop

Tiny new device could enable giant future quantum computers

 

1st 

nuclear clock in the world under development at Professor Jun Ye’s lab

 

10,000 

quantum-related jobs projected to be created in Arvada, Boulder and other parts of Colorado over the next decade

 

 

$1 billion 

projected statewide economic impact from Colorado’s quantum industry