Research & Discovery
The Rains in Africa: How Global Climate Influences the Water Cycle
A new study found relationships between certain global climate indexes and the availability of water in Africa.
Snapshot: Sarah Knutie in the Galapagos Islands
The ecology and evolutionary biology professor is conducting research on how bird species in the Galapagos are responding to new parasites.
Heroin Addiction Treatment and Opioid Misuse: A Q&A
Social work professor Michael Fenrich discusses his recent study that found people undergoing heroin addiction treatment who had prior opioid history were generally more substance-involved.
Professional, not Personal, Familiarity Works for Virtual Teams
When working with colleagues on a virtual team, knowledge of their professional backgrounds improves productivity, but knowledge of their personal life does not, says a new UConn study.
Decoding Neurological Mechanisms for Compensation in Dyslexia, $3 Million NIH Grant
This work will advance theories of compensatory mechanisms in dyslexia, and ultimately may improve strategies to promote intervention models and success in both children and adults with dyslexia.
Male Fertility Test Developers Win Venture Competition
Through the Wolff New Venture Competition, a pair of biomedical engineering doctoral candidates won $20,000 to further develop an in-home device to measure male fertility.
Industry-Academic Program to Grow Entrepreneurial Know-How
The new program will provide aspiring entrepreneurs working as academic or industry researchers with customized training to help turn their technologies into businesses and products.
Unique Shrub Hybrid Blossoms into Patent
UConn horticulturalist, Mark Brand, has produced a new hybrid of the popular purple-leaf sand cherry that maintains desirable aesthetic elements of the traditional plant while also being easier to manage and grow with minimal care.
Infants Are More Likely to Learn When With a Peer
Social partners not only provide information by showing us how to do things, but also provide motivation for learning, says a study by UConn and University of Washington researchers.
Calm the Immune System, Halt Premature Birth
UConn Health researchers found that a drug that blocks the cytokine GM-CSF may reduce the number of preterm births.