Elaina Hancock


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A new study led by UConn researchers gives hope that some populations of Darwin's finches may be better armed to survive a devastating invasive parasite.

In the Galapagos, Urban Finches Fare Better Against Vampire Fly

'This gives us hope that Darwin's finches are not entirely doomed'

As part of the Campus Masterplan and funded by Next Generation Connecticut funds, the South Campus Infrastructure Project includes clean, renewable infrastructure that will extend deep underground to heat and cool the new South Campus Residence Hall.

Geothermal Project to Heat and Cool New South Campus Residential Hall

Sustainable technology is expected to begin operating in 2025

A digital rendering shows the instruments and associated equipment that will be included on board the PACE spacecraft.

New Satellite Will Help Researchers See the Oceans and Atmosphere as Never Before

Satellite launch, anticipated for Feb. 6, offers researchers 'a completely new way' of looking at the ocean

UConn landscape architecture students developed plans for preserving the historic Meadowood farm and presented their ideas at an open house at the Simsbury library.

UConn Students Imagine Potential Futures for a Remarkable Piece of Land in Simsbury

Designing for the future while also paying homage to the past

Avery Point coast

Research Offers Insight into How Mercury Enters the Food Web

Dissolved organic matter acts like a 'shield' at the base of the marine food web

Female gardener selling organic crops and picking up a bountiful basket full of fresh produce

Nationwide Study Redefines How Food Environment Impacts Cardiometabolic Diseases

Human mobility seems to be a missing piece of the puzzle

Dawn over a canal in spring with wind turbines in the background.

Two UConn Researchers Among Authors of Fifth National Climate Assessment Report

Guiling Wang and Zhe Zhu explain how the gold standard of national climate reports gets put together - and why climate change isn't all doom and gloom

UConn researchers are looking at how human activities, like urbanization, and an invasive parasite impact the health of Darwin's finches on the Galapagos Island of San Cristobal.

Disentangling Elements of Human Activities and Invasive Parasites on the Health of Darwin’s Finches

UConn researchers are studying how humans impact wildlife, inside and out

A stone wall along RT 195 near the Jacobson Barn.

Establishing the Science of Stone Walls

'I want to ensure we don't strip mine these resources away'

Students planting a tree

Action-oriented Symposium Connects Researchers to Encourage Collaboration for a Sustainable Environmental Future

'We have heard these wonderful talks, now what are we going to do? The time for action is now'