Elaina Hancock


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A pile of shells from different types of sea creature.

Paleontologists Discover Why the Oceans are So Diverse

A new study explores why the life in the world's oceans is so diverse.

A scholar in a greenhouse.

How Did the Monkeyflower Get Its Spots?

A cross-disciplinary team of researchers is close to understanding how a type of wildflower achieves its dazzling variety of colors.

A tadpole draws air from a bubble on the surface of the water, a technique UConn researchers have dubbed "bubble-sucking."

Tadpoles Break the Tension With Bubble-Sucking

UConn researchers have discovered how tadpoles are able to breathe air while remaining under water - it's called "bubble sucking."

A pair of hands at work in the cheese making process.

Giving Good Bacteria an Edge in Making Cheese

UConn researchers have identified ways to boost good bacteria needed for making the best cheese.

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Q&A: Coronavirus and Seasonal Flu

UConn pathobiologist Steven Szczepanek answers questions about the novel Coronavirus and the seasonal flu.

A sailboat in Long Island Sound at sunset

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.

A male and female bluebird at a wooden birdhouse.

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.

Road sign indicating a hurricane warning

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.

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.

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.