Sustainability
Repackaging Seafood Waste as Plastic Alternatives
Researchers from the Department of Nutritional Sciences are commercializing technology to turn waste into plastic-free, biodegradable packaging
New Research on Plant Stem Cells Shines Light on How Plants Grow Stronger
We shouldn't ignore the potential of stem cells in plants, according to new UConn research
Arctic Capillaries: An Eye-Opening Symptom in a Swiftly Changing Landscape
'We identified more than 1 billion individualized ice wedge polygons, and there are billions left to be mapped, but this is the first effort'
A Marriage of Land & Sea: UConn Agricultural Startup Seeks to Slow Food Spoilage
'Creating a company is very, very daunting, but at the same time it keeps life interesting'
UConn Researchers Set Sail for Wind Study
Faculty and graduate student researchers have embarked from Avery Point for an up-close investigation of offshore wind power and its effect on the marine environment
Fast-growing and Versatile: UConn Researcher is Working to Plant More Willows
Multifaceted species appears everywhere from CT to the Arctic, and has a wide variety of uses, from erosion control to pollination
Governor Lamont Visits UConn Health to Celebrate Connecticut’s Innovative Collaborations Reducing the State’s Carbon Footprint
Connecticut collaborators with Gov. Ned Lamont include Budderfly, Connecticut Innovations, UConn Health, and UConn.
UConn Storrs Will Soon Welcome a New Home-grown, and Home-built, Classroom with an Iconic View
Built by UConn faculty, students, and staff from UConn Forest wood, this classroom showcases the many benefits of its surroundings
Transitioning Invasive Plants from a ‘Horror Movie’ to Managed Landscapes
While invasives can seem as scary as a horror movie, UConn experts calm public fears with science-based resources
UConn Storrs Campus Awarded Prestigious Arboretum Accreditation
'It is a special honor to be a steward of our campus landscapes'