Elaina Hancock


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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

A small sturgeon in a mesh bag is lowered into water to be released.

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

An aerial view of the temporary labyrinth set up on the Founders Green

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

University of Connecticut professor of physics Carlos Trallero is a pioneer in a field of research that uses high-power lasers to investigate atomic and molecular physical phenomena. (Carson Stifel ('21 CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Groundbreaking Work Reaffirms UConn’s Excellence in Laser Research

New work solidifies UConn’s position as a world-class laser research institution

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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

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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

Early morning coverage of the Connecticut river rising above flood stage to engulf the car ramp to the ferry

Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience

Helping to navigate the obstacles to building a more sustainable future

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Linking Indigenous Knowledge with Decision Making

A UConn grad is navigating the complexities of history, regulation, and climate change in the push to restore Indigenous subsistence rights

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A Stepwise, Coordinated Plan for Stone Wall Conservation

Stone walls are storytellers of the past, but we need a methodical way to document and manage them so they can reveal their secrets

Crystalline molecular lattice of graphene. Abstract background.

Searching for a Universal Principle for Unconventional Superconductivity

'Now that we have a system that's much more tunable, the hope is that we can get our hands on that universal principle, which is still missing'