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What You Need to Know About Screwworm
There are no current cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the Northeast, but one UConn expert shares information to keep Connecticut animals and residents safe
From Kitchen Tables to Healthier Futures: 50+ Years of EFNEP
What began as in-home cooking lessons in the 1960s is now a program that reaches across Connecticut with evidence-based, impact-driven nutrition education
Scientists Can Now Measure the “Urban Pulse” from Space
A new framework developed by researchers at UConn and Yale uses high-frequency satellite data to track the vital signs of global cities in near real-time, fundamentally changing how we understand urbanization
UConn Alum’s App Provides Accurate Food Additive Information
A new iPhone app called Food Additive Lens uses artificial intelligence to help consumers and professionals better understand ingredients and additives in food products
UConn Experts Push FIFA to Protect Players from Extreme Heat
The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 in North America, along with the start of summer and high temperatures that pose a threat to athletes, fans, and workers
Leveraging New Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture
The Kim lab is refining Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technologies and labor processes to help this robust sector of Connecticut's ag economy
UConn Extension Volunteers Are Preserving One of Connecticut’s Most Famous Homes
“The UConn Extension Master Gardener program opens doors, to learning about plants and to meeting people, preserving history, and being part of something bigger.”
Covid-Era Assistance Policies May Have Reduced Food Insecurity, Housing Instability
Pandemic-era safety net programs revealed new insights into the complex relationship between wages, housing, and food insecurity
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Receive White Coats as Program Celebrates 75 Years
As the program marks 75 years, this year’s White Coat Ceremony celebrated both the accomplishments of the Class of 2027 and the continued legacy of the UConn Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Genetic Mutations Responsible for Increased RSV Severity
An interdisciplinary team from UConn and UConn Health found 19 mutations in the 2022-2023 respiratory disease season that led to more severe cases of RSV in children