Research
With Commercial Wind Comes Rising Community Home Values, UConn Researcher Finds
Communities see a 3% increase in property values overall once a wind energy installation becomes operational
A New AI-Based Method to Help Prevent Biological Invasions
As the world becomes more interconnected, some plants have benefitted from a greater ease in movement from one region to another, while some have become problematic. Some introduced species gain a competitive edge, spreading rapidly, outcompeting native vegetation, and transforming entire ecosystems. These species are known as “invasive,” and they can disrupt food webs, alter […]
UConn Chemists Developing Safer, All-Natural Contrast Dye for Medical Imaging
'404 Inc. plans to replace these unsafe chemicals with safe contrast agents derived from a natural resource'
Researchers Revolutionize RNA Detection
CARRD detects RNA at room temperature, making test simple, fast, and cost-effective
Five Years Later, Are Students Bouncing Back from the Pandemic?
UConn–Education Department partnership investigates and supports K-12 student recovery
What Happens When Local Hospitals Stop Delivering Babies? UConn Anthropology Student is Hoping to Find Out
'The goal of this project is, within the medical anthropology context, to really look at people’s lived experiences'
UConn Engineers Advance Remanufacturing Through Smart Design
A team of UConn College of Engineering researchers are helping manufacturers rethink product design to extend the life of critical components and reduce environmental impacts.
Pandemic Journaling Project Reminds Universities of their Impact
'Universities can be both a window into stuff that’s happening and a door to new ways of asking and reflecting'
Snapshot: A Unique Collaboration Helps Boost Conservation with GIS Training
A close-knit group of friends -- who also happen to be GIS experts -- share their knowledge to enhance conservation efforts in Africa
Nutritional Quality of College Dining Options Vary by Location, Time of Day
A new UConn study shows how food options impact college students' nutrition