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A healthy coral reef (Daniel H. Lin for UConn)

Small But Mighty: The Astounding Genome of the Dinoflagellate

UConn scientist Senjie Lin leads the way in discovering what makes this important component of marine ecosystems behave the way it does.

‘Born of Struggle’ Conference Comes to UConn

An international group of philosophers will discuss how people cope with oppression at a conference held in Storrs.

Backpack Flair

Highlighting the diverse range of backpack styles among students.

An aerial view of homes inundated by water along the Connecticut shorleline in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Researchers Tackling Flood Maps

Current maps used to assess flood risk are like a paint roller compared to UConn's "fine brush,"

A student rests under a tree on the Great Lawn at the Storrs campus. (UConn File Photo)

Climate Change Could Affect Fall Foliage Timing

A century from now, autumn in New England may happen earlier in some places and later in others, according to a new UConn study.

Coral garden habitat in Western Jordan Basin. Sea fans, sponges, and anemones cover the rocky ridge. (Photo courtesy of Peter Auster)

Gardens of Coral Discovered in Gulf of Maine

A combination of persistence and cutting-edge technology pays off, as scientists discover unknown treasure off the coast of New England.

Emily Armstrong, second from left, in a class on Sept. 17, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Emily Armstrong

'Being a Husky means taking the competitive edge acquired on the field and bringing it into the classroom.' – Emily Armstrong '16 (ED)

Huanzhong Wang, left, assistant professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture. (Kevin Noonan/UConn Photo)

Plant Stem Cell Research May Yield Bigger, Stronger Crops

A UConn researcher is studying a plant protein that plays a key role in biomass accumulation, with potential applications for agriculture and renewable energy.

Jonathan XIV waits in Homer Babbidge Library for the students to return. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Jonathans: A Case of the Summertime Blues

Just one more week until the fall semester, and the Jonathans are excited. They've been lonely on campus this summer.

An IDEA Comes Through with Flying Colors

A UConn student put his idea to offer support to pediatric cancer patients into practice, thanks to a grant from the University.