Research

Three people standing next to a large display devoted to the Pandemic Journaling Project.

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'

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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

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Nutritional Quality of College Dining Options Vary by Location, Time of Day

A new UConn study shows how food options impact college students' nutrition

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UConn Hosts New Fellowship Focused on Hydrogen in Shipping

'REACH2 is our new UConn-led initiative that enables global collaboration in the field of hydrogen'

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Survey Asked Parents Whether They Consult with Doctor or Social Media Before Visiting ER

'The hypothesis of the study was that younger parents would be more likely to use online health information and certain types of online health information as well'

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UConn Researchers Uncover a Major Shift in U.S. Landscape: ‘Wild’ Disturbances Are Overtaking Human-directed Changes

A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becoming more common

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What Even Is Social Media, Tho? Adults and Teens Often Differ, UConn Researchers Find

No cap: Differences in understanding the basics can lead to bad policy outcomes fr fr

Kimchi in a stone bowl

Why Kimchi Could Be Your Next Superfood

Studies highlight that fermented kimchi consumption provides benefits for fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, and hypertension

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UConn Reaches Records for Tech Licensing, Startup Growth

Despite an unpredictable landscape, tech entrepreneurship is thriving.

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Tagging Time Travelers

Citizen scientists help researchers protect one of Earth’s oldest surviving species: horseshoe crabs