Sustainability
Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome
A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the microscopic world inside our lungs
Do Bugs Like Salty Snacks? UConn Student Studying Salt’s Impact on Phragmites Feasting
Getting to the bottom of what might make an invasive plant an attractive meal for insects
Beavers Impact Ecosystems Above and Below Ground
'We need to understand the trade-offs and benefits'
A New AI-Based Method to Help Prevent Biological Invasions
A strategy to take advantage of new datasets and machine learning tools
Artists of the Sky: Benton Exhibition Showcases Beauty, Scientific Importance of Clouds
Climate scientists need to predict cloud formation with near perfection because being even slightly off could mean the difference between – well, life and death
Campus Power Plant Hydrogen-Capable and More Efficient Than Ever
'Our goal is to develop a true next-generation solid oxide fuel cell that achieves an unprecedented combination of power density, efficiency, and durability'
UConn Researchers Work to Enhance Forest Carbon Monitoring
A new modeling effort helps to quickly and accurately estimate forest biomass
Meet the Undergraduate: Abigail Koval ‘26 (BUS)
Koval shares her entrepreneurial journey from UConn's Innovation Zone to starting her own business -- and beyond
Turning Microalgae into a Sustainable High Protein Food Solution
By changing the amount of certain nutrients the tiny marine plants receive, the UConn team produced microalgae with up to 25% more protein