
Elaina Hancock
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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.
March 4, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
Paleontologists Discover Why the Oceans are So Diverse
A new study explores why the life in the world's oceans is so diverse.
February 28, 2020 | Combined Reports
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.
February 20, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
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."
February 19, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
Giving Good Bacteria an Edge in Making Cheese
UConn researchers have identified ways to boost good bacteria needed for making the best cheese.
February 18, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
Q&A: Coronavirus and Seasonal Flu
UConn pathobiologist Steven Szczepanek answers questions about the novel Coronavirus and the seasonal flu.
February 6, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
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