
Elaina Hancock
Author Archive
Charting Our Galaxy’s Extreme Center
UConn researchers develop a clearer 3D model of the galactic center
May 19, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
Working to Understand Why Mercury Levels are so High in the Arctic
Researchers tackle a previously unexplored aspect of mercury at the air-sea interface
May 15, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
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
May 8, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
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
April 30, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
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
April 25, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
Groundbreaking Work Reaffirms UConn’s Excellence in Laser Research
New work solidifies UConn’s position as a world-class laser research institution
April 15, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
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
April 2, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
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
April 2, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience
Helping to navigate the obstacles to building a more sustainable future
March 28, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
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
March 25, 2025 | Elaina Hancock