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Explore the Nexus of Climate Change and Public Health in CIRCA’s New Webinar Series
A new, free series of webinars explores the connections between climate change and public health.
A Truly Unique Fall Semester Begins at UConn
It's a semester that doesn't look quite like any other, but UConn Nation is ready for Fall 2020.
Interning in a Pandemic: One UConn Student’s Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic might have complicated one UConn student's dream internship, but it didn't derail it.
$3M NSF Research Training Grant to Build Resilience in East Coast’s Megalopolis
UConn researchers have won a prestigious National Science Foundation to study environmental resilience in the sprawl of the East Coast's urban density.
UConn Research: More Carbon in the Ocean Can Lead to Smaller Fish
As the world's oceans absorb more carbon from human activity, one result could be smaller fish, according to UConn researchers.
UConn Researcher to Lead New Sustainable Poultry Production Project
A UConn researcher has won a $10 million federal grant to find ways to make improvements in the poultry industry.
Mercury Remains a Persistent Poison in Connecticut’s Still River
Researchers have discovered the effects of 19th century industry lingering on in Connecticut's Still River.
Review of Microfinance Studies Finds Many Flaws, No Conclusions
A study of peer-reviewed research on microfinance finds flawed work, but no solid conclusions about the practice itself.
‘Evolution Makes the World Less Ragged’
Although evolution and ecological systems have long been distinct areas of study, UConn researchers say there's compelling evidence to suggest the two are closely connected.
Life-hack: Rituals Spell Anxiety Relief
Performing rituals can have measurable calming effects on people, according to new research.