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Early Standouts May Not Make Future Champions
A UConn researcher says U.S. sports focus too much on early performance, and that undermines our country’s potential success in the Olympics.
UConn Alumna to Lead USA Field Hockey at Rio Olympics
Melissa Gonzalez will compete in the Olympics for a second time, this time as a Team USA captain.
Student Heads to Rio Olympics on Internship
A digital media major from the Stamford Campus will be working for NBC Sports during the games.
Studying the Ecology of a New Crop
A team of UConn plant scientists is studying interactions between a genetically modified crop and the environment.
Researchers Have Big Plans for Whale Data
Researchers from UConn and Mystic Aquarium are working with beluga whales to better understand the impact of human activity and climate change on marine species.
Not Just A Day at the Beach
'Beaches were once places where respectable people would never think of going.' A UConn historian traces how beaches evolved into popular summer playgrounds.
BioBlitz Species Count Sets New U.S. Record
Scientists and members of the public joined in the one-day event, which was led by UConn biologists.
Walnuts May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
A new study by researchers at UConn Health and JAX Genomic Medicine shows walnuts may improve colon health and suppress colon cancer.
UConn Joins National Microbiome Initiative
UConn microbiologist Nichole Broderick spoke at the launching of the White House initiative in May.