Research & Discovery

University of Connecticut professor of physics Carlos Trallero is a pioneer in a field of research that uses high-power lasers to investigate atomic and molecular physical phenomena. (Carson Stifel ('21 CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Meet the Researcher: Carlos Trallero, Physics

Carlos Trallero views physics as the 'broadest' science since it has unique applications to math, engineering, chemistry and, even, biology.

A large group of people wearing safety equipment and breathing masks stands in front of the remains of the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan

Fukushima Disaster: Key Takeaways 8 Years Later

Eight years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, a UConn researcher shares some surprising good news.

Amanda Bunce, a graduate student in the Department of Natural Resources, inventories trees within the UConn Forest. (Tom Rettig/UConn Photo)

Yellowstone: A Landscape with Lessons

Yellowstone National Park and the UConn Forest look nothing alike but both speak to the same point: disturbances in the ecosystem drastically alter the landscape. Lessons from one may inform the other.

A man in a cherrypicker with an orange power saw, trimming evergreen branches

Enhanced Tree Trimming Reduces Storm-Related Power Outages, UConn Study Finds

A new study found that regular tree trimming reduces power outages caused by downed transmission lines.

When the Endangered Species Act listed spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest, some logging companies were prevented from logging parts of their land. The proposed changes would allow for economics to play a role in listing decisions rather than just scientific data.

Now Endangered: The Very Act That Protects Wildlife

Business interests do not currently figure into decisions about listing species under the Endangered Species Act, but new rules could change that. What role does economics play in wildlife decisions? Mark Urban of UConn, explains.

UConn Receives Eight Early Career Awards from NSF

The National Science Foundation’s most coveted award for early career researchers was given to scientists in chemistry, math, physics, statistics and engineering.

The QRFertile lab at the Technology Incubator Program (TIP) space at the Cell and Genome Sciences Building in Farmington on June 14, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Startup Central: Inside UConn’s Technology Incubation Program

A photo tour of UConn's Technology Incubation Program, where the University is helping innovative start-ups launch and succeed.

Video Gaming May Reduce Depression in Older Adults

UConn School of Medicine and UConn Center on Aging are testing the power of computerized video games to improve depression in older adults. The researchers and patients are already seeing its benefits.

Douglas Casa, professor of kinesiology, speaks at a session on high school athlete safety in Florida. (Submitted Photo)

National Report Card Rates States’ Safety Policies for H.S. Athletes

Now leading the nation in high school athlete safety, New Jersey is among 16 states that adopted new policies in the past year, says the latest data from the Korey Stringer Institute.

Walnuts in a dish on a marble background. (Photo: California Walnut Board)

Walnuts Show Protection Against Ulcerative Colitis in Early Study

Through their complex array of natural compounds and phytochemicals, walnuts provide a multitude of health benefits. A new study says protection against ulcerative colitis may be on that list.