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Probiotics Effective in Keeping Cantaloupes Safe to Eat
The bumpy, net-like cantaloupe rind provides hiding places for bacteria. Chlorine does not entirely kill it. Probiotics may do the job, according to new UConn research.
UConn Researcher Weighs in on USDA and GMOs
Plant science researcher Yi Li weighs in on USDA's recent statement on GMOs, and describes a new technique his team developed that uses gene-editing technology without introducing foreign genes, so the end-product is considered non-GMO.
Why You Should Never Flush a Tick
Taking it to be tested at UConn instead could reap some pretty significant rewards.
A New Approach to Social Resilience – Through Landscape Architecture
A project led by graduate student Tao Wu aims to integrate refugees into the local community, while developing resources they can use.
Growing with Aquaponics at UConn
A new student-led aquaponics system at the Spring Valley Farm is proving fertile ground for research and interdisciplinary projects in addition to fresh produce.
A Hands-on Approach to Learning Physics
Take a peek inside a newly renovated physics classroom where students are learning concepts through hands-on activities integrated into lectures.
Complex Math Visuals are This Researcher’s Handiwork
Visuals can help students learn complex math, says David Nichols at UConn. Just not ones he has drawn by hand.
UConn Metanoia: Springing to Action for the Environment
On social media, search, post, and tag using #UConnMetanoia to share experiences and stay up-to-date.
Piecing Together Our Planet Pixel by Pixel
UConn researcher Chandi Witharana is using remote sensing as 'a virtual passport' to monitor vast expanses of land in remote areas, including the Arctic tundra.
SNAP Decisions: UConn Study Counters Food Stamp Misconceptions
A study by UConn Zwick Center researcher Shaheer Burney finds that, contrary to widespread beliefs, the SNAP program does not encourage poor eating habits.