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UConn Magazine: Caribou and Coffee
How a chance discovery at a quirky coffee shop turned up one of Connecticut’s most significant archaeological sites.
Learning about American History and Politics through American Jails
'We must take jail politics seriously; these are places that reflect our values'
Using Monsoons of the Past to Predict Climate Conditions of the Future
A team of researchers used ancient climate data to predict how the summer monsoon may change in the North American southwest
‘The Problem is Nature Just Isn’t Natural Anymore’
As Connecticut’s trees are pushed to the brink by climate change, UConn researchers are working to help make New England woodlands more resilient
Smart Responses to Immediate Needs: Assessing the Scale of CT’s Urban Heat
CIRCA researchers are working to pinpoint the hottest spots in cities and help direct mitigation and policy strategies and build resilience in a changing climate
The Travails of an Alewife: Dams, Drought, and Climate Change
UConn researchers are studying the alewife – a threatened species and vital food web component -- for clues on how CT waterways and their inhabitants will adapt to climate change
Viewing Earth from Space at Night: Tracking Our Changing Black Marble
Turning on the lights when the sun goes down offers great insights into a range of human activities. Now scientists have a way to make better use of satellite data monitoring nighttime light changes
Under Pressure: Rethinking CT’s Coastal Land Use and Adaptation Strategies
The sea level is rising, and the clock is ticking in the effort to make Connecticut's coastline more resilient in the face of climate change
UConn Researchers Assessing the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Remote sensing experts applied their expertise to satellite imagery of the storm's aftermath, in hopes the information will aid in rescue efforts
Question for Conservation Efforts: 200 Miles from Shore, Who’s in Charge?
When it comes to deciding who has a say in what happens on the high seas, it’s complicated