CSU's The Audit

What is déjà vu: A paranormal phenomenon or a memory tool for your brain? (ENCORE EPISODE)

Most people have experienced déjà vu at one time or another, that eerie feeling that you've been in a situation before when you know that you haven't. But what is déjà vu? And why does it happen? In this encore episode, CSU memory researcher Anne Cleary explains the phenomenon.

Embrace the beige: Reimagining lawns amid Colorado’s historic drought

Researchers with CSU’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Lori Catalano and Scott Curry talk about why now is the time to leave your lawn in favor of beige-er pastures that are anything but boring.

Colorado Proud: Why do 'Palisade' peaches, 'Pueblo' chiles matter so much to consumers? (ENCORE EPISODE)

On Wednesday, House Bill 1031 was signed into Colorado law making it a deceptive trade practice to market fruits and vegetables as "Colorado-grown" if the products were produced elsewhere. Violators of the law could be fined fines up to $20,000. In this encore episode of The Audit podcast, Colorado State University ag economist Dawn Thilmany talks about why the Colorado label is so critical to both producers and consumers.

A roll of the dice: How Native Americans shaped gambling and probability long before the Old World

CSU archaeologist Robert Madden talks about his groundbreaking research revealing that dice and games of chance have been a central part of Native American culture for millennia. And they were about a lot more than fun and games.

"Burping” your home? Researcher clears the air on spring cleaning hack

CSU atmospheric chemist Delphine Farmer talks about indoor air pollutants such as cleaning products, smoke and stoves, and how you can strike a balance between refreshing your home and protecting your health.