Elaina Hancock
Author Archive
Tiny Bubbles: Treating Asthma with Gene Silencing Nanocapsules
Searching for a treatment to help asthma sufferers who don't benefit from existing therapies
August 11, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
Q&A: We Cannot Afford to Lose Global Sentinels of Environmental Change
The COVID-19 pandemic has endangered vital research outposts around the globe
August 3, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
Young Forests are Preferred Summer Vacation Destinations for Bats
Recently cut forest spaces suit bats more than long-established woods
July 20, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
When Life Gives You Lemons … Hold a Virtual International Fish Conference
A scholarly conference with a more diverse group of participants and a smaller carbon footprint, 'thanks' to the pandemic
July 15, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
Expanding Climate Resilience with Forward-Thinking Policy Initiatives
Looking to other states for best practices and adapting them for Connecticut's needs
June 25, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
Learning How Salt Marsh Plants May Signal Carbon Capture Capacity
Learning how the composition of salt marshes can predict their ability to serve as reservoirs for carbon
June 22, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
A Simple Simulation to Help Coastal Towns Plan for Rising Sea Levels
Knowing how water moves through coastal structures can yield important insights for residents and planners
June 21, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
People, Trees, and Power: Learning How to Strike a Balance and Keep the Lights On
Connecticut residents are broadly supportive of tree management practices, but good communication is essential
June 9, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
Decline in Languages Leads to Decline in Indigenous Biological Knowledge in Papua New Guinea
Fears of declining fluency among students in the most linguistically diverse place on earth
June 3, 2021 | Combined Reports
Gaining a Clearer Understanding of Ocean Acidification in the Northeast
Challenging conditions for familiar species like lobsters and scallops loom by mid-century
June 2, 2021 | Elaina Hancock