Research
Could Microplastics Be a Problem for New Hampshire's Estuaries?
At the University of New Hampshire, Bonnie Brown, professor of ecological genetics, and Gregg Moore, associate professor of coastal restoration and resilience, along with two graduate students and several undergrads, are working to establish baseline data on microplastics in New Hampshire’s... Read More
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11/22/24Early Mesoamericans Trapped Fish Far Earlier Than Previously Thought
A series of canals and ponds in Belize indicate that early Mesoamericans were trapping fish far earlier than previously thought. -
11/20/24Rising Above Traditional Crop Disease Scouting
Discover how UNH researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-... -
11/19/24Sustainability: From the Ground Up
UNH's Soil BioME team collaborates with industry to explore soil microbes' role in sustainability, tackling climate change, nitrogen efficiency, and... -
11/13/24New Project Turns to Nature for Climate Resilience
With a new $6 million National Science Foundation grant, UNH will lead a Nature-based Solutions project that aims to combat climate change risks in...
Recent Stories
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11/05/24 - Coyotes Thrive Despite Human and Predator PressuresUNH research reveals how human hunting and competition with large predators influence coyote populations, shedding light on their adaptability across New Hampshire. Read More -
11/01/24 - Innovations in New Hampshire AquacultureDiscover how aquaculture research supported by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station is advancing sustainability, from oyster health monitoring to combating sea lice... Read More -
10/29/24 - UNH Awarded $24 Million to Build Solar Wind Sensors for NOAAThe University of New Hampshire has been awarded $24.3 million by NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to build sensors for a high-... Read More -
10/29/24 - External Funding for UNH Research Leaps to $252 MillionUNH researchers brought in $252 million in competitive external funding in fiscal year 2024, supporting projects that aim to solve problems and improve lives in New Hampshire and... Read More -
10/26/24 - Coastal Response Research Center Marks 20-Year NOAA PartnershipFor two decades, the federal government has turned to UNH as its trusted research partner in managing and preventing oil spills and other disasters. Read More -
10/22/24 - Politics May Influence Your Gift-Giving HabitsPolitics may not only influence your voting choices this November—it could also affect your holiday gift-giving. Read More -
10/18/24 - Synthetic Microbiomes: Building Plant Defenses for a Changing ClimateUNH researchers explore how synthetic microbiomes can help plants like duckweed adapt to climate change, boosting resilience and aiding in environmental sustainability. Read More -
10/17/24 - Jessica Scheick Receives 2024 AGU Open Science Recognition PrizeScheick recognized for her efforts to make all steps of the research process more accessible and transparent to everyone. Read More -
10/15/24 - Could Storms Like Hurricanes Helene and Milton Eventually Impact New Hampshire?A pair of devastating hurricanes battered the southeastern U.S. over the last three weeks, leaving in their wake enormous swaths of flooding and destruction. While hurricanes are... Read More -
10/10/24 - UNH Helps Community Document Skeletal Remains Found on Historic ‘Poor Farm’On a bright autumn afternoon, a plain wooden box crafted by a local cabinet shop containing skeletal remains was returned to its final resting place during a simple reburial... Read More