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The 2026 #FIFAWorldCup kicks off today, and fans attending could be paying anywhere from a few hundred dollars to well over $1,000 for the ticket alone. Why are tickets so expensive? @LeedsBiz professor Övünç Yılmaz has insights ↓ bit.ly/49HAU2D
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Overpopulation can impair reproduction. But why? New CU Boulder research found that biological mechanisms are at play—not just external factors. bit.ly/4oa4uUy

Overpopulation can impair fertility. New study explains why

Overcrowded animals produce an enzyme that damages DNA in eggs, potentially sabotaging reproduction, new research shows. The findings could inform new

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Celebrate 150 years with us at CU Night in Downtown Boulder! 📍 Pearl Street 📅 June 17 ⏰ 4–6 p.m. Hear from @Chancellor_JS, @flovom and local leaders while enjoying exhibits, food, drinks and community connection. Get tickets! ↓ bit.ly/4u7lzjo
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Scientists at CU Boulder have discovered something that experienced ballroom dancers have long known: When dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one. Read about the unique @cuatlas experiment. ↓ bit.ly/4v8m2T7

Two to tango: Study shows dancers’ brains sync up as they move together

New research revealed that when dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one.

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.@Chancellor_JS announced the appointment of Roqua Montez as vice chancellor for communications, marketing and social media. Welcome to the herd! bit.ly/4vmQQzJ
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We were honored to host @govofco for the signing of three bills dedicated to making higher education more accessible for Colorado's students! Read the story ➡️ colorado.edu/today/node/5672…
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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈
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May Student-Athletes of the Month 🦬 🥍 Maddie Shoup, @CUBuffsWLax 👟 Danny Tragarz, @CUBuffsTrack Presented by Toyota
May student-athletes of the month Maddie Shoup, lacrosse Danny Tragarz, track

ALT May student-athletes of the month Maddie Shoup, lacrosse Danny Tragarz, track

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On what would have been her 100th birthday, we celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s enduring legacy. Professor Clark Farmer explores Monroe’s immense skill as an actress and her lasting influence in popular culture. bit.ly/4uLCTLT
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The June 30 primary election is just around the corner. Whether you’re a registered Colorado voter or looking to register, be sure to review our article covering frequently asked questions. Your participation truly matters! bit.ly/3Ru6vyF

Get ready for Colorado's June 30 primary election

Primary election day is June 30, and midterm election day is Nov. 3. Professor Elias Sacks and Student Body Tri-Executive Gianna Guido, both members of CU

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What if one simple shot could reverse your osteoarthritis? A research team from CU Boulder, @CUAnschutz and @ColoradoStateU has developed a suite of new therapies that prompt aging or damaged joints to repair themselves within weeks. Discover more ↓ bit.ly/4easVxC
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Will we see a “super El Niño” event this coming winter? @CIRESnews scientists explain the predicted weather event and discuss what is likely to happen this fall and winter ↓ bit.ly/4uvC4Xy
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CU Boulder student-athletes have set a new record for academic excellence, earning the highest Spring semester GPA in school history. Congratulations @CUBuffs for raising the standard! bit.ly/4dxwfmi

CU student athletes set record for best academic spring

For the second-straight semester, CU Boulder student athletes set a benchmark in the classroom, earning the highest spring semester GPA in history with a 3.275

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Can airborne diseases spread through shared ventilation systems? New research by @CUEngineering, @unican, @UV_EG and @Concordia suggests so. Read about the study ↓ bit.ly/4nAvvjy

Diseases can spread between apartments via shared ventilation, study shows

A detailed analysis of airflow in a high-rise building found a COVID-19 outbreak likely spread via the bathroom ventilation system. The findings have

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Dr. G and I had the opportunity to join the @bolderboulder event this #MemorialDay, honoring our fallen heroes and partaking in the 10k race. As one of the largest Memorial Day Tributes in the U.S., we are honored to be a part of this Boulder tradition.
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The @bolderboulder, the third largest race in the U.S. and the largest 10K in the world, welcomed more than 53,000 participants to Boulder this #MemorialDay. Folsom Field served as the finish line, where a flyover and tribute to Ellison Onizuka took place.
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We remember and honor everyone who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. This flag flies at the heart of our campus—the University Memorial Center (UMC)—dedicated as a living memorial honoring the service and sacrifice of Colorado veterans. #MemorialDay
American flag on a pole on a building at CU Boulder, with a clear blue sky and mountains in the background. Text reads, "Memorial Day: In honor and memory."

ALT American flag on a pole on a building at CU Boulder, with a clear blue sky and mountains in the background. Text reads, "Memorial Day: In honor and memory."
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In our latest episode of CUriosity, CU Boulder integrative physiologist Bradley Needles answers the question: Can your running shoes really make you faster? With the BOLDERBoulder coming up, check out more of the research. ↓ bit.ly/4v2MjCm
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Join us June 5 for the Right Here, Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit (@rhrn_climate). Co-hosted by CU Boulder, @OxfordSBS and @UNHumanRights, this interactive 2-4 p.m. MT session invites you to explore eco-imagination and storytelling. Learn more ↓ bit.ly/42OcUam
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"The sauna is just another tool to squeeze every bit of benefit out of our training" 🏃 CU student-athlete James Overberg combined his passion for running with his engineering education to create a custom sauna for his @CUBuffsTrack teammates Full video » buffs.me/4dkuAQU
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