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Colorado State University researchers maintain prediction for above-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2025

Colorado State University hurricane researchers are maintaining their forecast for an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. CSU’s Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling, and Software (TC-RAMS) team within the Department of Atmospheric Science cites above- average subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor for their prediction of nine total hurricanes this year.

Scientists build first genetic “toggle switch” for plants, paving the way for smarter farming

Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a tool that can be used to switch a plant’s key genetic traits on or off at will. The breakthrough was recently published in ACS Synthetic Biology and represents the first time that a synthetic genetic “toggle switch” has been used in a full-grown plant.

Research shows how solar arrays can aid grasslands during drought

New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado’s grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and – particularly during dry years – increase plant growth by about 20% or more compared to open fields.

Could the goo and gunk in your home be solutions to climate change?

Climate change solutions might be lurking in the dark recesses of your home, according to microbiologist James Henriksen, and he’s encouraging everyone to get involved in the search for extremophiles, organisms that survive in extreme environments – including your water heater, air conditioner and dishwasher.

Resources for reporters

The Colorado State University Communications team can help connect members of the media to leading experts on a variety of topics, as well as provide story ideas regarding the cutting-edge research and exciting events that happen on the campus every day. Below is a sampling of some of CSU’s expertise.

Wildfires

Explore research into everything from snowpack to how algorithms can determine what burns and what survives.

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Hurricanes

CSU has one of the top hurricane forecasts in the world. Here's where to find the latest information.

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Agriculture

Teams of CSU researchers are constantly working to solve the grand problems associated with feeding the world.

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Water

Through the Colorado Water Center and research across campus, CSU is working to solve the water crisis in the West and beyond.

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Infectious diseases

CSU researchers are at the cutting edge of better understanding diseases like the West Nile virus, avian flu, tuberculosis and more.

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Media contacts

General media

For general media inquiries and to speak with CSU experts, contact Jennifer Dimas at [email protected].

Institutional inquiries or CSU System

For institutional inquiries or for information about the CSU System, contact Tiana Kennedy at [email protected].

CSU Police Department

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CSU Communications Team

You can reach any member of the CSU communications team at [email protected].

CSU Spur

For inquiries related to CSU Spur, contact Allison Sylte at [email protected].

Photos and videos of the CSU campus, research activity and more

CSU’S award-winning photography team is constantly capturing new imagery of the exciting research and student activities that happen at the Fort Collins campus and beyond. Members of the media looking for images available for editorial use can contact a member of the CSU Communications team or download content directly from the University’s Flickr and Vimeo accounts.