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A construction worker's hard hat with a sticker noting that the workers had received training on the protection of the amphibians that live along the new road. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

Assistant Professor of Physiology and Neurobiology Alexander Jackson studies one of the most complex areas of the brain. (Christine Buckley/UConn Photo)

Shining Light on the Molecular Mind

UConn neuroscience strives to understand pathways and connections in the brain with unprecedented detail

A device to analyze blood for sickle cell disease on Oct. 13, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

An Easy Test for Sickle Cell Disease

A new device that can be attached to a smartphone uses magnetism to detect sickle cell disease – a critical need in regions of the world where advanced technology and training are scarce.

Natalie Munro, professor of anthropology, at her lab in Beach Hall on Oct. 20, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Bare Bones Approach to Understanding Human Behavior

Anthropologist Natalie Munro has assembled a collection of animal bones from archaeological digs and recent roadkill for teaching students about long ago societies.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Innovation Partnership Building on Oct. 14, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Breaks Ground for New Technology Park

State lawmakers and industry representatives were on hand to celebrate the start of construction for the Tech Park's first structure, the Innovation Partnership Building.

Coral garden habitat in Western Jordan Basin. Sea fans, sponges, and anemones cover the rocky ridge. (Photo courtesy of Peter Auster)

Gardens of Coral Discovered in Gulf of Maine

A combination of persistence and cutting-edge technology pays off, as scientists discover unknown treasure off the coast of New England.

Emily Armstrong, second from left, in a class on Sept. 17, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Emily Armstrong

'Being a Husky means taking the competitive edge acquired on the field and bringing it into the classroom.' – Emily Armstrong '16 (ED)

A flag and oak tree are lifted to the roof during topping off ceremony for the STEM residence hall on Sept. 14, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Topping-out UConn’s Newest Residence Hall

A milestone in the construction of Next Gen Hall was marked Sept. 14 with the hoisting of a flag, a tree, and the final two planks.

Candy. (Shutterstock Photo)

Empty Promises: Kids’ Exposure to TV Ads for Candy

While candy makers are following the letter of the law in their pledges not to advertise to children, a new study highlights substantial loopholes.

Ship's log of Brig Chenamus. (Courtesy of Newburyport Maritime Society Inc.)

Historical Sources Offer Clues for Conservation

UConn historian Matthew McKenzie is using non-traditional sources of data to complement scientific inquiry.