Research & Discovery

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KSI Opens Satellite Location at University of North Florida

The new Perry Weather Heat Lab is designed to advance the science of thermoregulation, performance, health, and safety through controlled environmental testing

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Heat Tolerance Tests Fail to Account for Sex Differences

A new UConn study shows that a standard heat tolerance test does not work equally well to measure tolerance in males and females

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin University of Alberta Surgial Research Day

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Distinguished Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Guest Speaker at University of Alberta Tom Williams Surgical Research Day

The Tom Williams Surgical Research Day is an annual academic symposium hosted by the University of Alberta Department of Surgery.

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Extreme Weather Events Accelerating Tidal Wetland Loss

This paper marks the very first time scientists have successfully linked tidal wetland loss to specific storm events

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Neag School Researchers Honored with AERA Awards

Kathleen Lynch, Kylie Anglin, and Alexandra Freidus were recognized at the American Educational Research Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting

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A Better Shot Against Foot and Mouth Disease

No needles required

Governor Lamont Press Conference

A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research

Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health

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Genomic Analysis Predicts Guide Dog Success

'If we can tell before they are trained if they [will be successful], that saves a lot of time and a lot of money, and it will also increase the number of guide dogs out there to help people'

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UConn Professor Examines Impacts of Immigration on Nursing Home Care

Study finds that local immigration reduces mortality and improves quality of life for nursing home residents

Hemp plants growing in the wild.

A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic Packaging

'We are finding new ways to use the entire plant'