Research & Discovery
MIRA Awards Reflect Innovation of UConn Scientists
Five UConn Health researchers have won a new type of NIH grant designed to foster innovation and risk-taking in basic medical research.
The Keys to a Long and Healthy Life
Research in health psychology over the past 50 years shows that the ingredients for a long, healthy life are within our grasp, according to a meta-analysis by two UConn researchers.
Fast Forward to 2018
Make a fresh start in 2018! A UConn marketing researcher says the concept of a fresh start is key to transforming your life.
Preschoolers Still See TV Food Ads Despite Companies’ Promises
Because of a loophole in the companies’ pledges, children under 6 are still exposed to TV food ads, at an age when they are particularly vulnerable to advertising.
Archaeological Dig Provides Clues to How Feasting Became an Important Ritual
Holiday rituals bond extended families and give them a shared identity, writes Natalie Munro, UConn archaeologist.
Full Speed Ahead: Using Additive Manufacturing to Repair Ships at Sea
UConn engineers have devised a way for a ship’s crew to identify the exact location of any mechanical trouble and repair or replace the part while still at sea.
Controlling Chemistry with the Tools of Physics
UConn physicists explain how individual atoms and molecules react in an ultracold environment, providing new insight into the forces at work in chemical reactions.
UConn Chemist Nationally Recognized for Inventions
Advice from Steven Suib, UConn's newest fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)? Read on.
UConn Health Huntington’s Disease Expert Optimistic About New Drug
The director of the state's only Huntington's disease program explains why a recent clinical trial is encouraging news in the effort to treat Huntington's disease.
The Impact of Winter Storm Names
If the storm is large enough and enough people are within the storm warning range, it gets a name. But a UConn researcher found the name does not add credibility.