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Heat Tolerance Tests Fail to Account for Sex Differences
A new UConn study shows that a standard heat tolerance test does not work equally well to measure tolerance in males and females
From Flames to Fungi: Prescribed Burns and Soil Restoration
Plant science researchers and the UConn Fire Department are using prescribed burns to mitigate brush fires and study the role of microbes in soil recovery to generate new insights to help Connecticut manage rising wildfire risk
Researchers Launch Initiative to Improve Power Outage Predictions and Grid Resilience
Backed by a grant from the NSF, WISER was established in 2023 to apply the research and expertise at UAlbany and UConn to solve challenges related to energy systems
COVID Virus Declining in Northeast Animals
A group of Connecticut researchers now better understand the current coronaviral landscape of wild and domestic animals in the northeastern United States
Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools
The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy
Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US
UConn research gives insights into regional weather differences that complicate grid resilience
UConn Engineering Celebrates the Centennial of Pratt & Whitney and Appreciates Decades of Partnership
UConn College of Engineering looks forward to another century of strong partnership with Pratt & Whitney
Can Venezuela’s Oil Bring Down Gas Prices? A UConn Economist Explains
Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela
Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut
Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters