Research & Discovery
Economic, Social Issues at Forefront for South Koreans
While the world’s eyes are on the peace process with North Korea, South Koreans are looking for greater economic stability, according to history professor Alexis Dudden.
More Ships and More Clouds Mean Cooling in the Arctic
A new study suggests that growth of trans-Arctic shipping and the accompanying increase in emissions may offset some of the overall warming trend in that region.
Snapshot: Ann Bucklin in the Ocean Twilight Zone
Marine sciences professor Ann Bucklin recently joined a research team exploring the deep waters off New England.
Research Vessel Recommissioned at UConn Avery Point
The 19-year-old R/V Connecticut has been upgraded over the past year and now has capacity for research missions at sea of up to two weeks.
UConn Joins National Academy of Inventors’ Global Academic Inventor Network
UConn is a proud member of the NAI, with a shared mission to not recognize a spirit of innovation within the academic community and nurture that spirit among the next generation of inventors.
UConn Engineers Seek to Validate Methods of Testing Pyrrhotite in Concrete
The study, funded by UConn, aims to establish a rigorous framework for standardized testing.
Treating Acute Pain in Prehospital Settings
Drs. William Baker, Jr. and Diana Sobieraj from UConn's School of Pharmacy have received funding from the AHRQ to address issues associated with acute pain management in the prehospital setting.
When More Bone-making Cells Equal Less Bone
Researchers at UConn Health have shown how a mutated gene causes excess bone resorption in a rare bone disease known as Lehman Syndrome.
UConn Spinout Wins NIH R&D Grant for Artificial Salivary Gland
A startup based on UConn Health technology has won highly competitive funding from the NIH to address chronic dry mouth, a condition impacting millions of people worldwide.
A Cyborg Cockroach Could Someday Save Your Life
UConn engineers’ microcircuit could improve control of futuristic biobots.