Katy Marquardt

In CUriosity, experts across the CU Boulder campus answer questions about humans, our planet and the universe beyond.

Humor has long been seen as a “ soft skill,” useful for easing awkward Zoom moments or sharing a laugh with colleagues. But CU Boulder researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw argue it’s far more than that.

Leeds finance professor Shaun Davies breaks down why this listing could matter to ordinary investors—even for people who never plan to buy the stock.

Can startups help solve climate change and make money doing it? As federal policy grows less predictable, entrepreneurs are stepping in to fill the gap with new ideas, technologies and business models.

As social media platforms increasingly lean on artificial intelligence to spot misinformation, new research suggests those tools don’t work equally well for everyone.

CEO speeches during company earnings calls typically include a rah-rah message reassuring investors, reinforcing confidence in strategy and recapping company wins.

Attending a World Cup match in North America this summer won’t be cheap, costing fans anywhere from a few hundred dollars to well over $1,000 even before factoring in flights, hotels and transportation. FIFA, the sport’s global governing body, is also using dynamic pricing for the first time, adding another layer to how tickets are sold and priced.

In a move that could reshape how information flows inside the federal government, the Trump administration has proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal workers. The draft policy, released at the end of May by the Office of Personnel Management, would require employees to formally agree to safeguard a broad category of “confidential government information,” including internal deliberations and other non-public material.

New research finds all‑women teams are often paid less than all-male teams even when performance is the same.

When you’re shopping for a fuel‑efficient car, a number like 32 miles per gallon can feel like a simple reference point. But describe that number a different way, like how many gallons it takes to get you to the airport 30 miles away, and your sense of how reliable that number is can shift, even though it’s describing the same thing.