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As forest edges multiply and deep forest shrinks, some edge-loving species like the boa constrictor are becoming invasive, while deep forest-dwellers like the Sunda pangolin are becoming at risk of extinction. (Image from an animated video, 'Biodiversity on the Edge'/ Imperial College London, ERC, and Newcastle University)

Living on the Edge Not for All Species

A new study finds that as tropical forests become increasingly fragmented, some species are at an ever-increasing risk for extinction, especially those that depend on the forest core.

November 1, 2017 | Elaina Hancock

Research & Discovery
UConn Men's Soccer fans, otherwise known as the Goal Patrol, cheer on their team at a home game in Morrone Stadium. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Goal Patrol Continues to Shine

The UConn men’s soccer team leads all of Division I in accumulated and average attendance for the 2017 season. A big part of that is the Goal Patrol.

November 1, 2017 | Steve Lewis, Athletic Communications, and Athletics Video

Athletics
Illustration of Jonathan the Husky mascot in a Game of Thrones costume, with Wilbur Cross Building in the background. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Illustration)

Winter is Coming – Just How Bad Will it Be?

From analyzing long-range weather forecasts to reading signs in nature, UConn experts weigh in on what may be in store this winter.

November 1, 2017 | Elaina Hancock

Seok-Woo Lee, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, at his lab at the Gant Complex on Oct. 27, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Researchers Discover Super-Elastic Shape-Memory Material

Materials science and engineering professor Seok-Woo Lee and his colleagues have discovered super-elastic shape-memory properties in a material that could be used in the harshest of conditions, such as outer space.

November 1, 2017 | Jessica McBride, Office of the Vice President for Research

Research & Discovery
UConn wordmark.

Provost Finalists to Take Part in Open Forums

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend public forums with each of the three finalists during their campus visits in November.

October 31, 2017 | Combined Reports

University News
Double strand of pearls tied in a knot over black background. Chromosomes look like long necklaces of DNA in the center of every cell in the body. Some parts of the necklace are open and loose, others are coiled tightly. New research shows that as we age, some sections of our chromosomes curl and close up, making it harder for cells to access genes critical to defense against disease. (Getty Images)

Aged DNA May Activate Genes Differently

New UConn Health/JAX GM research shows that as we age, some sections of our chromosomes curl and close up, making it harder for cells to access genes critical to defending against disease.

October 31, 2017 | Kim Krieger

Research & Discovery UConn Health
Undergraduate Student Government President Irma Valverde '18 (BUS)(CLAS) speaks during a rally at the Hugh S. Greer Field House on Sept. 20, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Find Your Niche: A Day in the Life of Irma Valverde ’18

The way to carve your own niche at UConn is to get involved, says Valverde, president of the Undergraduate Student Government.

October 31, 2017 | Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA

Siddharth Rawat, left, a Ph.D. student, and Bahram Javidi, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering, operate a prototype device to examine blood samples for diseases at the Information Technologies Engineering Building (ITE) on Sept. 28, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Portable Microscope Makes Field Diagnosis Possible

A portable holographic field microscope developed by UConn optical engineers offers medical professionals a fast and reliable tool for the identification of diseased cells.

October 30, 2017 | Colin Poitras

Research & Discovery UConn Health
A new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at UConn shows that many individuals who are targets of weight bias blame themselves for the stigma they experience. (Shutterstock Photo)

Many Americans Blame Themselves for Weight Stigma

A new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at UConn shows that many individuals who are targets of weight bias blame themselves for the stigma they experience.

October 30, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center

Research & Discovery
Physiology and neurobiology assistant professor-in-residence Geoffrey Tanner explains to a class that the physical characteristics of both substances vary, based on how fast a force is applied on them. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

How Silly Putty is Like Bone

A physiology and neurobiology professor explains that the physical characteristics of both substances vary, based on how fast a force is applied on them.

October 30, 2017 | Bret Eckhardt