Arctic ground squirrels are changing their hibernation patterns
More than 25 years of climate and biological data reveal shorter hibernation periods and differences between male and female hibernation periods.
Category: "Research"
CSU physicists make a precise measurement that bolsters longstanding quantum theory
Using lasers, supercooled hydrogen and radio frequency electromagnetic waves, the researchers characterized the magnetic interaction between the proton and electron in a hydrogen atom.
Vice President for Research announces 15 students in 2023-2024 cohort of VPR Fellows
Fifteen new students have been selected to the prestigious VPR Graduate Fellows program for 2023-24, a program sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Colorado State University partners in $20M AI institute focusing on climate-smart agriculture and forestry
CSU researchers will play a key role in a new research institute that will leverage artificial intelligence to create more sustainable farms and forests.
Chemists tackle the tough challenge of recycling mixed plastics
The CSU-led team has devised a new chemical strategy that delivers specifically designed small molecules called universal dynamic crosslinkers into mixed plastic streams.
Chemists propose ultrathin material for doubling solar cell efficiency
Writing in PNAS, the researchers showed that extremely thin films of molybdenum disulfide display unprecedented charge carrier properties that could someday drastically improve solar technologies.
Chemists redesign biological PHAs, 'dream' biodegradable plastics
A synthetic platform created by CSU chemists paves the way for a future in which PHAs can take off in the marketplace as truly sustainable plastics.
Student hackers take control, learn how to protect transportation infrastructure
Hacking transportation infrastructure helps researchers anticipate dangerous cyber-attacks and design resistant systems.
Chemists design new molecule, with oxygen as the star of the show
From drug discovery to materials engineering, the new oxonium could open up a whole new chapter in chemistry by design.
Jean Chung receives NSF CAREER award to study proteins on cell membranes
The award will support Chung's investigation of molecular interactions on the surfaces of cells, where many critical life processes take place.