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Hummingbirds Use Tiny Pumps to Extract Nectar
UConn biologists and an expert on fluid mechanics joined forces to prove their point.
When Getting Your Flu Shot, Timing is Everything
Pharmacies are already advertising the influenza vaccine. But if you think it’s a little early to be getting a flu shot – you’re right.
Puppetry Festival on Parade
It was a beautiful day for a parade and the crowd was entertained by puppeteers from across the globe.
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.
Keeping Runners Safe in Summer Heat
The New Balance Falmouth Road Race is a living lab for UConn researchers studying exertional heat stroke.
Provost Appoints Two New Deans
Provost Mun Choi has appointed Anne D'Alleva as dean of the School of Fine Arts and Nina Heller as interim dean of the School of Social Work.
Unhealthy Food Advertising Targets Black and Hispanic Youth
A UConn study finds that black and Hispanic youth are disproportionately targeted with advertising for unhealthy food and beverages.
The Art of Science
UConn's biological illustrator draws everything from elephants to insects, helping researchers illustrate books, reimagine extinct birds, and define new species of bugs.
A Pharmacist Explains Why Drugs Cost So Much
UConn's Lisa Holle explains how prescription drug prices are set and discusses some of the efforts to rein them in.
UConn Students Gain Valuable Experience as Interns
The internship is becoming a must-have for employers hiring college graduates. UConn helps students take part in a wide variety of internships.