Research & Discovery
Clues about the Northeast’s Past and Future Climate from Plant Fossils
The warmer, wetter, and homogeneous climate of the past may soon return for the eastern seaboard
EPOCH Shares Community Histories, From Connecticut to Côte d’Ivoire
Now officially in partnership with Connecticut Humanities, EPOCH will be working with towns across the state – beginning with Bloomfield, Windsor, and Enfield – to collect their own community histories
New Study Shows Archery Appeared in Europe Thousands of Years Earlier than Previously Thought
The use of bow-and-arrow technology gave humans an edge over Neanderthal neighbors in hunting game
‘Green Lab’ and ‘Wet Lab’ Help CT Police Sharpen Skills to Keep the Roads Safe
First-of-its-kind training allows officers to hone their skills at detecting individuals who are unsafe to drive due to cannabis or multi-substance use
UConn Research Informs Policy Debate Over Wine Sales in Grocery Stores
UConn researchers conducted a comprehensive economic analysis of the potential impact of allowing grocery stores in Connecticut to sell wine
UConn Research Seeds 17 Projects through New CRISP Funding Initiative
The funding program, which encourages interdisciplinary research among clinical faculty at UConn and UConn Health, is awarding a total of $729,000
An Emerging Agricultural Practice Offers New Promise for a Climate-Smart Future
'We can achieve the goal of climate-smart agriculture, and in the case of biochar, Connecticut is an ideal place for exploring and applying this approach'
Community Researcher Examines North Hartford Health Disparities
Through research and community engagement, Kristen Cooksey Stowers works to make food environments more equitable for marginalized populations
Researchers: Combining Two Bone Healing Remedies Can Inhibit Bone Growth and Regeneration
The study shows how important timing and location are to bone growth and proper healing
Feel Your Best Self Collaborative Project Wins Kidscreen Award
Educational toolkit built to address children's emotional challenges wins 'Best Web/App Series—Original' category at a ceremony recognizing children’s TV and digital media content