Category Archives: In the News

NOAA Funds CU-Boulder-Based Western Water Assessment For Another Five Years

Posted on October 9, 2015 by prometheus

CU News Center October 8, 2015 In 2013, the torrents of water that poured out of the mountains, ripping up roads and inundating Boulder, Lyons, Longmont and other Front Range communities, also resulted in a deluge of questions. Both the … Continue reading →

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FIFA Corruption: What Sepp Blatter Probe Means For Michel Platini, Presidential Election

Posted on September 28, 2015 by prometheus

International Business Times September 28, 2015 by Thomas Barrabi As Sepp Blatter’s long, dubious run at FIFA’s helm appears near its conclusion this week amid a Swiss criminal investigation, his former ally-turned-likely-successor, Michel Platini, hasn’t escaped the fallout. The allegations … Continue reading →

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U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is Falling Down on the Job

Posted on September 23, 2015 by prometheus

Denver Post September 19, 2015 by Roger Pielke, Jr. The NFL season is finally underway after an off season focused on deflated footballs. The so-called “Deflategate” controversy started with an allegation that Tom Brady and the New England Patriots intentionally … Continue reading →

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150 Shortlisted for EC’s Science Advisory Group

Posted on September 21, 2015 by prometheus

University World News September 19, 2015 by Jan Petter Myklebust More than 150 names have been put forward for membership of the high level group of scientific advisors being created under a new system for providing independent scientific advice in … Continue reading →

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CU Aims to be Leader in Research of Sports Issues

Posted on August 31, 2015 by prometheus

by Kyle Ringo Daily Camera August 30, 2015 CU Boulder Press Release CU-Boulder Department of Athletics Explores Creation of Sports Governance Center Not long after he took over as athletic director at Colorado in 2013, Rick George and senior women’s … Continue reading →

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The Elephant Podcast: Climate Change and the Media

Posted on July 31, 2015 by prometheus

Max Boykoff was interviewed in an audio podcast on climate change and the media. The Elephant: Climate Change and the Media July 30, 2015 by Kevin Caners Description The Elephant is a journey into the biggest story there is – … Continue reading →

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Who Should Be Allowed to Compete as a Female Athlete?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by prometheus

New York Times July 29, 2015 by Roger Pielke, Jr. Should the size and shape of a woman’s breasts be considered factors in whether she is allowed to participate in elite athletic competitions like the Olympic Games? It sounds a … Continue reading →

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If We Discover Extraterrestrial Life, What Happens Next?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by prometheus

The Guardian July 23, 2015 by Roger Pielke, Jr. The search for extraterrestrial life is seen as one of pure curiosity. But, as in other areas of science, we should worry about the consequences of success. Fifty years ago the … Continue reading →

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Analysis: U.S. Soccer Raises More Questions Than Answers in Senate Hearing

Posted on July 20, 2015 by prometheus

USA Today July 17, 2015 by Roger Pielke, Jr. The U.S. Senate did something Wednesday that it has never done before. No, not voting itself a pay cut. It held a hearing on the governance of soccer, and it raised … Continue reading →

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Is Science Policy a Theological Matter?

Posted on June 23, 2015 by prometheus

by Roger Pielke, Jr. The Guardian June 23, 2015 With his latest statement on science, technology and the environment, Pope Francis has sought to change the debate on climate change. But his statement has broader significance for the way we … Continue reading →

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