College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Microbes and Methane
Molecular and cell biologist Kenneth Noll explains the process of methane production by microbes in woodland ponds.
Laser Physicist Nora Berrah Joins UConn Faculty
Berrah, an internationally known researcher and advocate for women in STEM fields, is the new head of the physics department.
New Institute to Focus on Adapting to Climate Change
The Institute for Community Resiliency and Climate Adaptation will develop best practices for managing the risks from extreme weather events.
The Dime Novel and the Detective Story
English professor Pamela Bedore hunts down the origins of American detective fiction in 19th-century dime novels.
The Many Facets of Henry David Thoreau
In his new book, Walden's Shore, geologist Robert Thorson presents a reassessment of one of America’s leading men of letters.
Global Warming: The Conversation We Need to Have
The recent frigid weather in the U.S. and a 2013 increase in polar ice do not change the basic physics of global warming, says climate scientist Anji Seth.
The Importance of Baby Talk
UConn researchers have shown the importance of animated talk and undivided attention in an infant's word acquisition.
No Evidence Wind Turbines Depress Property Prices
A UConn researcher’s new study finds no evidence that wind turbines negatively affect home prices or sales.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology Julian Rotter Dies
Rotter was identified by the American Psychological Association as one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century.
fMRI Machine Will Expand Research Capabilities
New brain-imaging equipment at the Storrs campus will benefit studies in cognitive science and many other fields.