Research & Discovery
Demolishing Schools After a Mass Shooting Reflects Our Deep-Rooted Desire for Purification Rituals
Symbolic gestures often speak to our psyche in ways no rational action could ever speak to our intellect
Home Sweet Home: A Study of the ‘Chemical Soup’ in our Houses
Microbial traces of everything from coffee to antidepressants make up the invisible environment in our indoor spaces
Some Viruses Make You Smell Tastier to Mosquitoes
A sneaky way of increasing a virus's odds of transmission
Athletic Trainers in Secondary Schools of Primary Importance for UConn Kinesiology Researchers
Research programs in UConn's Department of Kinesiology highlight the important role played by athletic trainers in schools around the country
How UConn Researchers Are Working to Solve the Nation’s Energy Problems
Researchers are working on developing next generation approaches to power stations, new materials, and heat exchangers
HDFS Professor Couples Drag Culture, Gerontology in Her Work
Laura Donorfio says the seemingly disparate topics complement each other well, and offer a chance to think about how aging is perceived across society
Multidisciplinary Team Wins $3M for Graduate Program
'We want every grad student in the University to know they can apply to join TRANSCEND'
Study: Better Eating, More Activity at Family Child Care Homes that Focused on Best Practices
'Providers were very concerned about the health of the kids. They really feel like an extended family member, and they want more training to do a better job of providing healthy foods and activities'
Finding Social Support Through Social Media During COVID Lockdowns
Despite its bad rap, UConn researchers found social media provided support across age groups in Spain during pandemic lockdowns
Can Food Taxes and Subsidies Help Improve Health Outcomes?
Researchers are working to connect the dots between fiscal food policies and consumer health