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Scorecard for Safer Play: Athletic Field Assessment Form Updated for Mobile Use
Designed to support school grounds managers and assess the safety and quality of athletic fields, the new assessment tool measures a variety of factors that can influence the playing surface quality of the athletic field
From Puddles to Pollinators: Rain Gardens are Transforming Connecticut Landscapes
UConn Extension programs offer multi-faceted resources to help businesses and residents bolster their landscapes
Eating Your Feelings? A New Study Offers Hope for Emotional Eaters
With a focus on weight gain prevention and appetite awareness, SATISFY study participants reported significantly lower emotional eating
Improving Urban Land Access for Agriculture in Connecticut
'Secure land access is one of the greatest challenges that urban producers grapple with in Connecticut'
Why You Don’t Need Permission to Get Moving: UConn Experts Call for Sweeping Changes to Exercise Participation Guidelines
The researchers and clinicians emphasize the significant benefits of exercise for all people, including those deemed 'high risk' by current standards
Fighting Poultry Disease with mRNA: UConn Researchers Pioneer Nanoparticle Approach
UConn researchers have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective to tackle a troublesome pathogen in chickens
Living with Bears in Connecticut: What You Need to Know
Bears are a growing presence in Connecticut, and while they’re an important part of our ecosystem, it's important to know how to safely share space
Allied Health Sciences Launches Public Health Concentration at UConn Waterbury
This concentration, which is also offered at Storrs, will help prepare students who want to work in public health after graduation or pursue a masters of public health
UConn Programs Support Turfgrass Sustainability
UConn’s turfgrass research and extension programs collaborate with industry partners to reduce environmental impacts and improve sustainability
Wearable Technologies Power Study on Differences Between Treadmill, Outdoor Running on Injury Risk
With the advent of reliable wearable technologies, researchers captured data from runners outside the lab for better real-world results