Elaina Hancock
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Understanding Long Island Sound’s ‘Dead Zones’
A new study by UConn researchers offers valuable insight into the summertime "dead zones" of Long Island Sound.
February 5, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
Feeding Bluebirds Helps Fend Off Parasites
Feeding the bluebirds in your yard doesn't only ensure a colorful avian display outside your window - it can also help baby birds fend off blood-sucking parasites.
February 4, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
Report Emphasizes Importance of Communication in Climate Change Resilience
Effective communication is essential for community resilience in the face of the effects of climate change, a new study finds.
January 21, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
Battling Climate Anxiety with Knowledge
A new course at UConn aims to explore and define what it means to be alive in a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene.
December 10, 2019 | Elaina Hancock
UConn at the United Nations Climate Conference
UConn students attending the United Nations climate change conference in Madrid reflect on their experiences and what they've learned.
December 6, 2019 | Elaina Hancock
Turning to Old Remedies For New Health Challenges
UConn researchers are experimenting with old approaches to solve a growing problem: potentially deadly pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics.
November 19, 2019 | Elaina Hancock
New Study on Early Human Fire Acquisition Squelches Debate
“Fire was presumed to be the domain of Homo sapiens but now we know that other ancient humans like Neanderthals could create it,” says Daniel Adler of UConn.
October 25, 2019 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Launches Hemp Testing Lab in Response to Industry Need
“As a producer, you want to ensure that you are not only legal but also that your product is safe," says Michael Willig, UConn's Institute of the Environment.
October 21, 2019 | Elaina Hancock
The Art of Organisms Living in the Extreme
Images of Professor Bernard Goffinet's work debuted at the Chilean embassy this week, drawing attention to the tremendous and unaccounted for biodiversity in a region of that country.
October 17, 2019 | Elaina Hancock
Countermeasures for Qatar
Athletes are experiencing extreme heat at the international track and field events in Doha, Qatar. UConn's Korey Stringer Institute shares the latest science on avoiding exertional heat stroke.
September 30, 2019 | Elaina Hancock