Climate change
Activity on Seafloor Linked to Icy Ebb and Flow on Surface
Hydrothermal activity along mid-ocean ridges helps explain why ice ages come and go, according to a UConn marine scientist.
Using Advanced Chemistry to Combat Climate Change
UConn researcher William Mustain is building a new device that captures carbon dioxide from power plant exhaust using advanced materials and chemistry.
Blogging from Paris: UConn@COP21
Two UConn undergraduates reflect on the Paris climate conference, which is wrapping up its deliberations this weekend.
Researchers Tackling Flood Maps
Current maps used to assess flood risk are like a paint roller compared to UConn's "fine brush,"
Climate Change Could Affect Fall Foliage Timing
A century from now, autumn in New England may happen earlier in some places and later in others, according to a new UConn study.
The Human Cost of ‘Clean’ Energy
UConn and Harvard researchers have shown that hydroelectric energy may be more damaging to northern ecosystems than climate change.
Historical Sources Offer Clues for Conservation
UConn historian Matthew McKenzie is using non-traditional sources of data to complement scientific inquiry.
Clean Power Plan a Major Step Toward Lower Carbon Future
UConn Law professor Joseph MacDougald discusses the proposal announced this week by President Obama to combat climate change.
Setting Sail for Science
Three UConn marine sciences students spent a semester at sea, conducting scientific research and learning hands-on sailing skills.
Mountain Shape Affects Species’ Response to Climate Change
A new study by researchers at UConn and Princeton turns our idea of what mountains look like literally upside-down, with consequences for species extinctions.