Research

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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

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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

Wellness Concept. Wooden blocks with the eight dimensions; emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, environmental, physical, occupational, financial. A holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

UConn’s Popular Emotional Well-Being Course Now Free and Available to the Public

UConn faculty and students launch online resource to make emotional well-being content accessible to all

Scientists collecting blood samples from seals off Cape Cod

Gray Seals Perplex Scientists with Lack of Response to Flu Infection

'That’s the big question we’re trying to understand – why is there a difference in the response in two different species that occupy the same space; why is one susceptible to the disease?'

Three colorful puppet characters stand against a blue background, each with distinct hair, skin tones, and outfits expressing different emotions.

How to Feel Your Best Self

The kids — too many of them — are not all right