Elaina Hancock


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Doubling the Data Gathered from Dark Patches of Space

UConn Ph.D student’s program selected for observation time on our most powerful space telescope

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Don’t Blame the Geese: A Closer Look at a Campus Wildlife Question

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. And that includes lawns

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UConn CT Trails Program: Know Before You Go with CT Trail Finder

A comprehensive resource for exploring Connecticut’s plentiful trails

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An Odiferous Sendoff to the Spring Semester

The weekend saw UConn’s first corpse flower bloom in over a decade

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Discovering a Favorite Pit Stop and Communication Hub for Cloud Forest Canopy-dwellers

Catching a glimpse into the lives of elusive animals, by pinpointing their frequented latrines

The Cabin at Walden Pond, famous pond in Concord, Massachusetts

Rebooting Thoreau for Modern Times: New PBS Documentary Features UConn Expertise

Reintroducing the pioneering writer-scientist, whose influence and relevance carries forward through the centuries

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Making Mentorship a Critical Priority at UConn

'The culture of mentoring is so important, and we're trying to improve it'

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UConn Patent Sheds Much Needed New Light on Fatty Liver Disease Treatment

For a disease that impacts so many, there are surprisingly few treatments available, but that may soon change

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Perspective: Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Coral Reefs, a Winning Combination for Preservation and Restoration

'Restoring blue carbon ecosystems is far more than just carbon storage, it can also help bring coral reefs back to life'

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Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US

UConn research gives insights into regional weather differences that complicate grid resilience