Author Archive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For This Ocean Dweller, Ability to Respond to Warming Waters is About Location
Our knowledge about species adaption patterns is mainly from animals living on land. In a new study, UConn scientists take a look at animals in ocean currents.
Sierra Club Lauds UConn’s Sustainability Efforts
UConn is in the top five of more than 800 schools nationwide for sustainability practices.
The Environment on Every Student’s Planner
A critical component of the new requirement is the broad view of the courses that feature environmental issues. Environmentalism is not confined to science.
Time-Saving Software in an Age of Ever-Expanding Data
The software developed by a UConn expert is currently being used for a massive undertaking involving all research papers on insects.
Study: When More Pain Means More Gain
Researchers found positive psychological outcomes and increased well-being in participants who performed an extreme annual ritual as part of a national celebration.