Research & Discovery
Genomic Research Sheds New Light on Extinct Tasmanian Tiger
UConn biologist Andrew Pask has shown that the Tasmanian tiger had extremely low genetic variability, probably resulting from its isolation from mainland Australia.
UConn Students Win National Goldwater Scholarship and Honorable Mention
The Barry M. Goldwater Foundation supports outstanding young scientists who wish to pursue a career in science or technology.
Developing the Next Generation of Fuel Cells
A professor at UConn's Center for Clean Energy Engineering has developed a new manufacturing process that will improve fuel cell efficiency and reduce costs.
Climate Change Skepticism Stems from Recession, UConn Study Finds
A bad economy makes people less likely to believe in climate change, according to a new study by political scientist Lyle Scruggs.
Study: Switching Anti-epileptic Drugs Could Increase Risk of Seizures
Brand and generic epilepsy drugs are equally safe and effective, but switching from a brand-name to a generic could increase individuals' chance of having a seizure, a new study finds.
Study Shows Domestic Violence Survivors Appreciate Support, But More Services Needed
A UConn faculty member finds that the need is still great for programs that serve victims of domestic violence.
Roosevelt’s Warm Alliance and the Cold War
In a new book, historian Frank Costigliola argues that Franklin Roosevelt’s sudden death in 1945 changed the temperature of U.S.-Soviet relations.
Grad Student Earns Award Nomination for Work Fighting Infectious Diseases
A graduate student in pharmaceutical sciences who is helping develop new drugs to fight potentially life-threatening infectious diseases is among nine UConn finalists for a 2012 Women of Innovation Award.
Controlling Japanese Barberry Helps Stop Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases
The UConn Forest provides an ecological classroom to study the spread of the invasive Barberry plant.
Even Mild Dehydration Can Alter Mood
Recent studies out of UConn’s Human Performance Laboratory show that even mild dehydration can cause headaches, concentration problems, and fatigue.