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Mismanagment, Not Tampering, at Root of Supply Problems for Ugandan Farmers
Two UConn researchers have discovered that mismanagement, rather than tampering, is to blame for problems in the Ugandan food supply chain.
UConn Students Watching and Learning from the Pandemic
A class focused on infectious diseases has gained a new gravity as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds.
A Roadmap to Transform Protist Research
An international group of scientists from over 40 research groups, including UConn marine science professor Senjie Lin’s team, collaborated to create the tools necessary for studying the genetic details of a broad range of microscopic marine creatures called protists.
The Numbers on Connecticut’s Newest Crop: Hemp
A new report provides the first overall look at the financial realities of Connecticut's newly legal hemp farming industry.
Evidence Synthesis: Better, Stronger, Faster
An international team of researchers have ideas about how to synthesize mass amounts of data.
UConn Joins National Teaching Effort to ‘Solve Climate By 2030’
UConn will participate in a nationwide online education effort April 7 to help teachers design classes around climate issues.
Collaboration Underway For a COVID-19 Vaccine
A UConn researcher is collaborating with colleagues in an effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
With the Coronavirus Outbreak, It Matters How You Get Your News
The fragmented media environment of today presents special challenges when communicating about a disease like coronavirus.
UConn Research Shows Microplastics Are Damaging to Coral Ecosystems
A UConn researcher says microplastics present a significant threat to the health of coral reefs.
As Farming Developed, So Did Cooperation – And Violence
As humans shifted from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural societies, cooperation and teamwork increased - along with organized violence.