Research & Discovery
Stone Age Site Challenges Assumptions About Early Technology
A UConn scientist finds local innovation, not population expansion, explains the appearance of new technologies in Eurasia 300,000 years ago.
Power Lines Offer Environmental Benefits: UConn Study
The landscape in the transmission corridors provides habitat for hundreds of species of native plants and animals.
Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Moves to UConn
A new partnership with the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity was announced today in Hartford.
Tiny Heart Valve Has Big Potential for UConn Startup
A combination of biomedical engineering and sewing skills led to the development of a novel heart valve replacement that could save lives.
Redefine View of Disabled, Says UConn Researcher
Family studies professor Laura Mauldin argues that disability comes with a culture, and should not be seen just as a medical condition.
Four UConn Students Receive Fulbright Awards for 2014-15
Two recent graduates, a graduate student, and an undergraduate have received fellowships under this prestigious international program.
Older Cities May Be Good for Your Health
Older cities with compact neighborhoods that encourage walking and biking are healthier places to live than many newer cities.
Hate Speech and Human Rights
Human rights researcher Richard Wilson is writing a book about how international law deals with speech that incites violence.
Studying Wetlands as a Producer of Greenhouse Gases
Student researcher Emily McInerney '15 (CAHNR) is studying the emission of methane from wetlands.
The Quest for Pesticide-Free Playing Fields
UConn researchers are exploring alternative techniques for maintaining turf, in light of restrictions on the use of pesticides.