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Q&A: Coronavirus and Seasonal Flu
UConn pathobiologist Steven Szczepanek answers questions about the novel Coronavirus and the seasonal flu.
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.
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.
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.
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.