Research & Discovery
New Scoring System for Horse Skin, Coat Condition Provides Insights into Parasite Impact
'By being on top of it, we prevent it from being a problem later on for the animals'
Ancient Marine Life Inspires Modern Robotic Systems
In a recent study published in npj Robotics, Mihai Duduta unveiled RoboNautilus, a fully soft robotic system inspired by the jet propulsion mechanics of cephalopods.
One Step Closer to Solving a Century-old Crustacean Mystery
Constructing the tree of life for parasitic barnacles and their relatives
Study Highlights Higher Rates, Risk Factors for Non-Fatal Overdoses
A new opioid overdose study has identified several key risk factors associated with non-fatal overdoses drawing from a sample of people who use opioids in New Haven
UConn AUKUS Scholars Explore Undersea Vehicle Technology, International Collaborations in Australia
Five College of Engineering students studied systems thinking and interdisciplinary teamwork essential in modern undersea vehicle development
Finding New Strategies for Treating a Catastrophic Disease
Foot and Mouth Disease was eradicated in the US in 1929, and researchers are working to make sure it stays that way
Geothermal Brine May Hold a Key to Stored Energy Challenges
Making domestic lithium recovery economically and environmentally viable is a critical goal for meeting the nation’s increasing appetite for energy storage and sustainability
AI in K-12 Education: Partners in Progress, Not Replacements
As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries worldwide, educators and researchers with the Neag School of Education are exploring how it may reshape teaching and learning
Demystifying the Link Between Major Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
UConn investigators uncover new risk factors linking depression and dementia
For Restoring Biodiversity Look for Help from the Humble, World-building Muskrat
'These important aquatic rodents transform habitats in many ways that some communities, like the Native Americans, have appreciated for 1000s of years, and Western science is just now discovering that importance'