Sustainability
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.
Better Catalytic Converter: A New Tool for Emission Control
The NSF program Accelerate UConn is helping two UConn researchers commercialize their 'game-changing' new device.
A Look Back at 2015: Research at the Forefront
Twelve stories about UConn research that advances our understanding of the world around us.
UConn Creates a Safe Path for Salamanders to Cross the Road
UConn environmental engineers, planners, and ecologists have made provisions for more than just vehicular traffic during construction of the North Hillside Road extension.
Blogging from Paris: UConn@COP21
Two UConn undergraduates reflect on the Paris climate conference, which is wrapping up its deliberations this weekend.
President Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline
The political fight over the Keystone Pipeline has lasted for more than seven years. What are the practical implications to the President's decision?
Small But Mighty: The Astounding Genome of the Dinoflagellate
UConn scientist Senjie Lin leads the way in discovering what makes this important component of marine ecosystems behave the way it does.
Researchers Tackling Flood Maps
Current maps used to assess flood risk are like a paint roller compared to UConn's "fine brush,"
Boosting the Efficiency of Solar Panels
UConn chemistry professor Challa Kumar has developed a substance that enhances the ability of solar cells to absorb energy from sunlight.