Research & Discovery

Biological illustration. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

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.

BioBlitz: A Race Against Time

During a 24-hour survey of biodiversity on and around the Storrs campus, UConn scientists and the public tallied nearly 1,200 species.

Delirium Shows its Signature

Researchers have developed a new blood test that can detect and help prevent delirium in the elderly.

Wedding rings. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Until Choice Do Us Part

English professor Clare Eby discusses her book, which traces the origins of current marriage norms to reforms that took place at the turn of the 20th century.

Distracted student. (iStock Photo)

Multitasking Increases Study Time, Lowers Grades

A UConn researcher says multitasking hurts college students more than they think.

McCarthy as a German soldier, syndicated cartoon by Bill Mauldin, Feb. 25, 1954.

Fight Against Fascism Not Over

In his new book, English professor Christopher Vials identifies strands of fascist ideology in American culture over time.

Mother and adult daughter chat over a cup of coffee. (iStock Photo)

‘Talk to Your Mother’ Proves to be Healthy Advice

UConn researchers find that people derive greater health benefits from discussing difficult issues with mom than they do talking with dad.

Illustration of an ear with waves emanating. (iStock Image)

Quiet that Ringing in the Brain

A UConn researcher investigating potassium channels has tested a promising new drug for treating epilepsy and tinnitus.

Piecing Together a 12,000 Year-old Way of Life

Archeological researchers recently uncovered hundreds of artifacts thought to be the oldest in Connecticut.

Daniel Kloyzner ‘16 (ENG) with Richard Parnas, a professor of chemical, materials, and biomolecular engineering, has found a way to turn particle board into carpet. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

A New Use for Old Carpet

UConn researchers in engineering and business are collaborating to create particle board from waste carpet and bring it to market.