
Elaina Hancock
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Plates that Helped Map the Universe, Now at UConn
Distant galaxies, black holes, and more secrets of the universe via tiny holes in aluminum
March 10, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Student Group Stepping Up to Help Push for Clean Energy
Harnessing student enthusiasm and talent to advocate for new solutions
February 28, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
Digging into the Finer Details of Retired Cranberry Bog Restorations
As cranberry farming shifts from New England, efforts are underway to restore the famous 'bogs' as beneficial wetlands
February 21, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Program Shows the Difference a Mentor Can Make
Connecting UConn students with high school students to foster skills ranging from forestry to overcoming imposter syndrome
February 16, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
Reimagining the Commons for a Just and Sustainable Future
Rethinking how shared resources are protected and stewarded has major implications for global society
February 10, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
Study: More Wind Energy Infrastructure = More Votes for Incumbents
Both Republican and Democratic politicians benefit from having wind turbines in the areas they represent, researchers found
February 8, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
Even After James Webb Space Telescope Launch, Astronomers Still on the Edge of their Seats
'I'm excited to get to work to learn about the mysteries of the universe'
January 24, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
One Student’s Transformative Experience at SEA
'The whole goal of the trip is to do ship-based oceanographic research. So being able to accomplish that as an undergrad is pretty special'
January 13, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
Too Much Salt: Good for Winter Travel, but with Consequences for Environmental and Human Health
An overuse of road salt in the winter has potentially harmful effects for everything from wildlife to groundwater
January 11, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
An ‘Age of Discord’: Looking Ahead One Year After the Capitol Insurrection
Failing to address the underlying causes of instability guarantees worse episodes in the future, says UConn's Peter Turchin
January 5, 2022 | Elaina Hancock