Author Archive
How Economics Nearly Drove New England’s White-Tailed Deer to Extinction
“Once you start commodifying animals and commodifying nature, problems happen”
Fool’s Gold: A Hidden Climate Stabilizer
“It's intriguing to see how Earth can recover from very severe past experiences that wiped out life on the planet”
Charting Our Galaxy’s Extreme Center
UConn researchers develop a clearer 3D model of the galactic center
Working to Understand Why Mercury Levels are so High in the Arctic
Researchers tackle a previously unexplored aspect of mercury at the air-sea interface
After 170 Years, Thoreau’s River Observations Inform Our Changing Climate
A then-and-now comparison of the timing of seasonal events helps translate the abstraction of climate change into the reality of actual life
Could an Endangered, Ancient Fish Make a Comeback in the Connecticut River?
Fish that swam next to the dinosaurs are once again appearing in CT waters
One Step at a Time: Labyrinths (Even Temporary Ones) Are a Place for Wellness
A temporary labyrinth that offers opportunities for quiet reflection and contemplation may become a permanent campus feature
Groundbreaking Work Reaffirms UConn’s Excellence in Laser Research
New work solidifies UConn’s position as a world-class laser research institution
Developing a Clearer Understanding of Permafrost Thaw Risk in Alaska
If you want to fully understand risk and prepare for hazards, you need to have the full picture
When it Comes to Obesity-related Cancers, Where you Shop for Food Matters
For combating obesity-related cancer risk, simply having a source of healthy food nearby doesn’t guarantee healthier shopping habits