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May 5, 2026

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A juvenile male Black-throated Mango hummingbird (Anthracothorax nigricollis) extending his tongue after feeding. A hummingbird can extend its tongue twice the length of the bill to reach the nectar inside flowers. Finca El Colibri Gorriazul, Fusagasuga, Columbia (Kristiina Hurme Photo)

Hummingbirds Use Tiny Pumps to Extract Nectar

UConn biologists and an expert on fluid mechanics joined forces to prove their point.

August 19, 2015 |

Research & Discovery

Biological illustration. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

The Art of Science

UConn's biological illustrator draws everything from elephants to insects, helping researchers illustrate books, reimagine extinct birds, and define new species of bugs.

August 10, 2015 | Angelina Reyes

Research & Discovery

Jonathan XIV sitting in a bucket. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Introducing #UConnBucketList

One quintessential UConn activity to complete each month for the next 10 months.

August 3, 2015 | Elizabeth Caron

Children and adults joined scientists in observing and cataloging nature during UConn's BioBlitz, July 24-25, 2015. (Ryan Glista '16 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

BioBlitz: Exploring Biodiversity Close to Home

Children and adults joined scientists in observing and cataloging nature during UConn's BioBlitz in July.

July 27, 2015 | Ryan Glista '16 (CLAS)

Community Impact

In A Word: Transgender Transition Through Speech

Transgender clients at the UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic receive guidance on vocal changes that support their transition.

June 29, 2015 | Sheila Foran & Bret Eckhardt

Community Impact UConn Health

Peter Pan practices his flying skills. (Ryan Glista '16 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Flying into Neverland

Peter has been practicing his flying skills for Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of Peter Pan, which runs through July 3.

June 19, 2015 | Ryan Glista '16 (CLAS)

Jazz on the Square

Live Music Wednesdays in Storrs Center are a relaxing way to spend an evening with family and friends.

June 17, 2015 | Ryan Glista '16 (CLAS)

(Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Identifying Counterfeit Computer Chips

UConn researchers are developing innovative methods for determining whether or not a computer chip is genuine.

June 15, 2015 |

Research & Discovery

Khortney Hundley of Hamden, left, and Begum Abadin of New Britain pose for a photo with the statue of Jonathan the husky outside Gampel Pavilion following their Commencement ceremonies on May 10, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Huskies Forever

Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

May 11, 2015 | Bret Eckhardt & Peter Morenus

UConn on Instagram: Year in Review

Watch some of the highlights of the year 2014-15. 'We have unbelievable momentum,' says President Herbst.

May 4, 2015 | Bret Eckhardt - UConn Communications

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