Research & Discovery
What’s Going on With Gifted Education?
UConn researchers help steer the field in new publication
Faking a Ketogenic Diet May Still Get Results – in Fruit Flies
There could be ways to get the benefits of a ketogenic diet without the difficulty of maintaining it - but there are downsides
Study Finds That Missionaries Pull from Same Language Toolkit to Describe Experiences
'Life is full of challenging transitions. ... Our study gives us insight into the ways people draw upon language to give meaning and make sense of something that’s challenging'
Neag School Researcher Finds That Human Creativity Still Matters in an Age of AI
James C. Kaufman explores questions regarding AI’s impact on education, equity, and creative work across two new publications, one with a School of Fine Arts colleague
Meet the Researcher: Mary Anne Amalaradjou, CAHNR
'I feel a responsibility to do more, to pay it forward by building an inclusive, supportive environment where my students can thrive now, succeed in their own time, and carry that success with them into the future'
15 Years of Advancing Heat Safety with the Korey Stringer Institute
The Korey Stringer Institute, a world leader in exertional heat research celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025
Seaweed Farms: Dynamic Blue Carbon Systems
Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2
Study: Long Breaks Tied to Dip in Cognitive Test Performance
A joint UConn - University of Minnesota research study concludes that there may be some reality to the "summer slide" of dips in test scores following an extended break
How Political Influence Shapes Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon
A new study reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest
Snapshot: Tracking Adorable Climate Change Indicators
American pikas are mountain-dwelling canaries in the coalmine for climate change