Author Archive
Preserving Green Spaces in Connecticut’s Changing Landscape
Smart land use management is critical in order to preserve open space, says extension educator Chester Arnold. 'It isn’t something we can go back and fix later on.'
Connecticut’s Forests Today a Far Cry from Towering Giants of Old
'We tend to look at deforestation in areas like the tropics, but we should also look at what is happening in our own backyard,' says researcher John Volin.
Camera Traps, Citizen Science, Help Track State’s Animal Populations
In order to conserve the species that are here, we have to know more about what we have. UConn researchers are collecting data on animals and birds in the state.
From Cradle to Grave: Model Identifies Factors that Shaped Evolution
The study, published today in Science, brings us closer to knowing the complex interactions between topography and climate change, and how these factors influence the evolutionary histories.
Working Toward Sustainable Solutions
Introducing a new series about UConn environmental research, vice provost John Volin says the political focus on climate change often overshadows important issues of environment and sustainability.
Seal Serum Offers Protection from Inflammation
A new study explains why seals don't experience damage to their lungs when they take a deep-sea dive.
Fireflies: Illuminating Research
UConn neurobiologist Andrew Moiseff is delving into the life cycle of the firefly outside of the three to six weeks when the adults light up summer evenings.
UConn Relies on Robots at Milking Time
New technology milks UConn's cows on demand around the clock, generating research data and another outcome. They are generally quiet and spend a lot of the time lying down relaxing.
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.