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Water negotiators, river enthusiasts, Native tribes and lots of lawyers convened at the University of Colorado Law School on Thursday to take stock of the future of the dwindling Colorado River.

It’s one of the mysteries of the insect world. How, and why, do fireflies seem to shine their lights in sync with one another? To find the answer, a pair of computer scientists from CU Boulder recently spent time studying swarms of fireflies in a swamp. And they say what they learned may eventually help robots work together more effectively.

TikTok and other short-form social videos are a major news source for young people. A new study by a CU Boulder professor found that TikTok might not change political views – but it does leave them feeling angry and sad. We dig into the research, and what it means for elections.

When a natural disaster strikes, children are often seen as some of the most vulnerable victims. But kids often help their families and neighbors in the wake of a wildfire or flood. And a CU researcher who studies this phenomenon says letting kids help with the response can help them emotionally and support their community.

Boulder's NOAA lab tracks greenhouse gases and ozone. Most staff are employed through a cooperative agreement with CU Boulder and funded through federal grants the Trump administration has not released.

It’s the company’s first physical entry into the local quantum ecosystem. Adam Kaufman, known for his work in neutral atoms, is also key to Google’s big expansion to develop its first quantum computer faster. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Tamara Chuang and then read the entire article at the link below.

Fans can gather at these venues to get their college basketball fix this month for both the men's and women's tournaments.

This year’s Winter Olympics have provided plenty of thrilling moments for viewers. But many of those moments are happening on machine-made snow – which can make ski or snowboard races faster, and also riskier. Today on In The NoCo: How artificial snow is changing winter sports, and how athletes and coaches are adapting.

A vaccine against weight gain: It’s something that could be in our future thanks to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Five years ago, the coronavirus pandemic upended life for millions of people around the world. And it had an impact on Colorado’s economic landscape in ways that still linger today. We talk with a CU Boulder economist about how COVID changed the state’s economy, today on In The NoCo.