NSF CAREER recipient using AI to advance weather forecasting
Haonan Chen is developing a suite of AI models that draw on data from radar observations of clouds and precipitation to improve the accuracy of short- and long-term weather predictions.
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Is corn ethanol really sustainable? CSU researchers analyze the true cost of biofuel production
In a new paper, CSU engineering researchers who specialize in life-cycle assessment of different industries provide the clearest view to date of what the true cost of biofuels really is.
Soham Ghosh receives NSF CAREER award
The funding will allow Ghosh and his research group to further investigate what causes tissue degeneration when cells and genes are stretched beyond their physiological limit, and how the process can be intervened through medicine.
Haze from wildfires in Canada to clear out of Colorado by Sunday: "It is much smaller particles that can penetrate into your lungs"
"It seems like we are in a fog right now," said Jeff Pierce, professor of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. (CBS Denver)
Colorado State University engineering celebrates women in aerospace
Engineering SOURCE sat down with women from across the College to share their stories and advice to the next generation of the aerospace industry.
Heading to a beach this summer? Here’s how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip
Scientists have estimated that in the U.S. alone, freshwater harmful algal blooms cause more than US$4.6 billion in damage yearly. Here’s what to know about them if you’re bound for the water’s edge this summer. (MSN/KSNW Wichita)
NASA awards $177M to Colorado State University for first-of-its-kind INCUS weather satellites
NASA recently awarded $177 million to CSU's Department of Atmospheric Sciences to develop the INCUS program, a system of satellites that will give researchers a 3D view of evolving storms from space. (CBS Colorado)
Colorado scientists to lead $177 million mission to make weather forecasting more reliable
The CSU/CIRA mission is called the Investigation of Convective UpdraftS (INCUS) and will be the third NASA Earth Ventures mission. It will cost $177 million, and feature three small satellites built by Colorado companies. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
Prescription drugs’ fine print is important – a toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness
Chemical and biological engineering Professor Brad Reisfeld wrote about the intimidating drug package inserts – and particularly the prescribing information – that can help patients better understand the science inside the pill bottle.
The Power of Water: The biggest threats and successes in our water system right now
Inside the brand-new Hydro building they are collecting and reusing gray water in a water treatment lab like no other. “This lab is one-of-a-kind across the country. The real driver here is to use local water sources.” (Denver 7)