Research & Discovery
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.
A Sparkling New School for Hartford’s Gifted Students
The Renzulli Academy, launched by UConn together with Hartford Schools, is the first stand-alone, urban-based academy for gifted students in the nation.
Federal Grants to Fund Tissue Regeneration Research
Biomedical engineer Mei Wei hopes her team's tissue regeneration research may ultimately help reverse the progression of osteoarthritis.
UConn’s Role in Driving Economic Development
As a part of its mission, UConn is responsible for fostering the kind of innovative thinking that will ultimately lead to the creation of jobs and thriving new business ventures.