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Survey Finds K-12 Educators Self-Censor to Avoid Controversy over Book Selections

New toolkit from UConn English professors offers support for teachers and librarians who feel adrift in times of challenges over children’s literature

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UConn Study Strongly Links Blood Prestin with Tinnitus

UConn Health researchers found elevated levels of the unique ear protein in individuals with tinnitus, a breakthrough they hope will spark larger studies and development of treatment

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One Step Closer to a Fuller Picture of the Universe

'PRIMA will give us a new view to the universe, enabling observations of unprecedented sensitivity in the far-infrared'

Students at Swan lake during an outdoor class by Professor Robert Thorson.

Revealing the Science of Walden

Enchantment can come from a comprehensive understanding

A black bird with a red crown sits in the grass covered in ants.

New Paper Highlights Breadth of Vertebrate-Insect Interactions

A new paper highlights the rich variety of interactions between vertebrates and insects with an eye toward improving conservation

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Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes

New NSF award aims to build understanding of evolution and adaptation

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UConn Health Launches Cutting-Edge CAR-T Cell Therapy Program

New program brings potentially lifesaving treatment for certain blood cancers closer to patients in Connecticut and the region

Students and participants at UConn Bug Week

Plant Lovers Wanted: Study Highlights Demand for Citizen Science

Developing a more coordinated approach to training citizen scientists could help protect ecosystems from invasive species that don't stop at state borders

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A Holistic Approach for Equitable EV Infrastructure Development

EV infrastructure is not just a charging location problem; it's a community and resilience planning problem

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Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Unhealthy Food Environments

UConn Rudd Center team shares resources to train the next generation of health researchers and support community-based programs