Research
UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics
A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution
The Science of Music’s Healing Power
Ed Large's journey has taken him from playing bluegrass to helping Alzheimer's patients improve their memory
Helping the Teen Brain Bounce Back
Sarah Feldstein Ewing, the new Vice Chair for Research in UConn Health’s Department of Psychiatry, wants to help young people thrive through adversity
COVID Increased Local Tourism to Agribusinesses Amid Labor Shortages
A recent study explored how the increased focus on local outdoor activities during the pandemic impacted Connecticut farms
2024: A Year of Research That Mattered
UConn’s research achievements extend from health and wellness breakthroughs to advancements in quantum technology and much more
‘Black Hole Archaeology’: Understanding How Black Holes Gained Their Mass
By measuring black hole spin 7 billion years ago to now, researchers gained surprising new insights into the nature of black holes
Mitigating Climate Change Extinction
Mitigating Climate Change Extinction Can mapping the big picture pinpoint the most fragile futures? UConn ecology and evolutionary biology professor Mark Urban has crunched the numbers – again – and the results are even clearer: For every degree that global temperatures rise, more species will become extinct. Published in the journal Science in December 2024, […]
Study: Potential Elevated Risk of Guilty Criminal Judgments for Adults With Developmental Language Disorder
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), a neurodevelopmental condition affecting up to 12% of the population, may lead to misinterpretation and bias in criminal trials, researchers say
Lifesaving Legislation: KSI, UConn Laud Passage of HEARTS Act
President Biden has signed into a law an act to make defibrillators and CPR training more accessible in schools
UConn to Collaborate with Saudi Arabia’s KAUST on Innovation, Commercialization Initiatives
'Both institutions are investing in translational research that produces scalable solutions for contemporary societal problems'