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Ask UConn Extension: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather During El Niño and Beyond
As Connecticut heads into the peak of summer, UConn Extension experts offer guidance to prepare for any storm
The Story of the Study of Post-exercise Hypotension
Exercise's affect on blood pressure hasn't always been well understood, but one UConn researcher and her collaborators are continuing to shed light on this important topic
What’s in Your Soil? UConn Lab Has Answers
Processing over 14,000 samples a year, UConn's Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab helps residents and businesses learn about their soil with comprehensive, low-cost testing
Exploring STEM Futures through UConn 4-H’s Biotechnology Club
The Biotechnology Club is intentionally designed to complement classroom learning and prepare Connecticut students to enter the skilled, science-literate workforce
Jeffrey Stokes Named Head of Allied Health Sciences
Throughout his career, Stokes has emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship, as well as faculty development, student success, and preparing graduates to address complex health challenges through evidence-based practice and scholarship
New Program Trains CT Residents to Manage Invasive Plants
A new UConn Extension certificate program helps residents tackle the 100+ invasive species spreading throughout our state
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