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
June 1, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
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
May 27, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
UConn CT Trails Program: Know Before You Go with CT Trail Finder
A comprehensive resource for exploring Connecticut’s plentiful trails
May 20, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
An Odiferous Sendoff to the Spring Semester
The weekend saw UConn’s first corpse flower bloom in over a decade
April 27, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
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
April 22, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
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
April 6, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Making Mentorship a Critical Priority at UConn
'The culture of mentoring is so important, and we're trying to improve it'
March 24, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
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
March 18, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
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'
February 9, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US
UConn research gives insights into regional weather differences that complicate grid resilience
February 2, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community
To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns
January 29, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Seaweed Farms: Dynamic Blue Carbon Systems
Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2
January 9, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Snapshot: Tracking Adorable Climate Change Indicators
American pikas are mountain-dwelling canaries in the coalmine for climate change
January 6, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Water’s Age and What It Can Tell Us
An extra level of information gives new insights into a longstanding assumption
December 29, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
When Navigating a Timeline Full of Crises, It’s Good to Have a Halo
Crisis communication and research are growth industries
December 4, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
An Uncommon Collaboration: UConn Researchers Help CT Prepare for Wildfires
'No wildland fire in Connecticut should be a surprise at this point, given what we know'
December 2, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
UConn Students in Belem: First Impressions from COP30
Experiences and skills not taught in the classroom – UConn@COP is program unlike any other
November 24, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Tracing Mountain Water to Its Hidden Sources
Field data and modeling provide insights into predicting what impacts vital mountain headwaters
November 13, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Tales From the Collections
Collecting, skinning, and skeletonizing – for science!
October 30, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Beavers Impact Ecosystems Above and Below Ground
'We need to understand the trade-offs and benefits'
October 27, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications