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UConn Researchers Uncover a Major Shift in U.S. Landscape: ‘Wild’ Disturbances Are Overtaking Human-directed Changes
A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becoming more common
‘No Rest for the Wilted’: How Will Species Fare After Consecutive Hottest Years on Record?
Forecasting to show which species are at greatest risk of climate-related extinction, before it’s too late
UConn Once Again Ranks High in Sustainability
Campus engagement and planning efforts give UConn a sustainable edge
As the Mojave Gets Hotter, Will Joshua Trees Adapt?
What today’s seedlings are experiencing is going to be very different than what they might experience in 100 years when they're mature plants
UConn Student Represents US in UN Global Youth Statement
Youth climate leaders work together to ensure their voices are heard by the world
UConn Researchers Find Clues for How Ice Ages Start
Data preserved in the shells of tiny marine protists gives clues to a longstanding mystery
One Step Closer to Solving a Century-old Crustacean Mystery
Constructing the tree of life for parasitic barnacles and their relatives
Finding New Strategies for Treating a Catastrophic Disease
Foot and Mouth Disease was eradicated in the US in 1929, and researchers are working to make sure it stays that way
For Restoring Biodiversity Look for Help from the Humble, World-building Muskrat
'These important aquatic rodents transform habitats in many ways that some communities, like the Native Americans, have appreciated for 1000s of years, and Western science is just now discovering that importance'
UConn Researchers Are at the Forefront of Using AI for Weather Forecasting
We want to be able to better predict storms over Connecticut and the Northeast US, which is why we started this exploration with ML/AI