Research & Discovery
Complex Math Visuals are This Researcher’s Handiwork
Visuals can help students learn complex math, says David Nichols at UConn. Just not ones he has drawn by hand.
From IDEA to Implementation
Students who received IDEA grants displayed and explained their projects to their peers and to the public at the IDEA Grant Year-end Showcase.
Spider Silk Key to New Bone-Fixing Composite
A UConn materials science team has developed an innovative composite for healing broken load-bearing bones based on a protein found in the silk fibers spun by spiders.
Light at Night Can Disrupt Circadian Rhythms in Children. Are There Long-Term Risks?
There are at least three reasons that too much light during the evening could matter to the health of children, and all are terrible: depression, suicide, and cancer, writes Richard Stevens of UConn Health.
Unlocking the Genomic Mechanisms of the Atlantic Silverside
This joint project with Cornell University will be the most comprehensive genomic assessment to date for local adaptations, and is critical to understanding how marine organisms may be able to respond to rapid environmental change.
Republicans More Persuasive than Scientists on Climate Change
Regardless of political affiliation, people are more likely to believe facts about climate change when they come from Republicans speaking against what has become a partisan interest in this country, says a new UConn study.
Overcoming Bias About Music Takes Work
A new study has found that simply being told a performer is a professional or a student changes the way the brain responds to music, and it takes a deliberate effort to overcome this bias.
Submarine Engineers Simulate Real-Time Conditions to Test Key Components
The new method to test vibrating, manufactured components includes a mathematical model that simulates the rest of the ship and the surrounding ocean.
Using Magnetic Fields to Improve Optical Tomography Resolution
Optical imaging has become a powerful technique in biomedical research. A team of UConn chemists received funding to improve the resolution of optical tomographic images with the use of magnetic fields.
Fresh Start Mindset a Powerful Marketing Tool
Marketing professor Robin Coulter says the fresh start mindset is deeply rooted in American culture, and plays a big role in marketing communications.