Research
UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
UNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and enhance soil health. Read More-
06/19/24
Microplastics in Estuaries
Estuaries in New England are crucial for wildlife and aquaculture, but microplastics pose a growing threat. UNH researchers are studying microplastic... -
06/07/24
Best Radicchio Varieties for New England Farmers
Granite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by... -
05/23/24
Desert Mice Offer Insight into Potential Climate Change Adaptations
UNH researchers study cactus mice adaptations to arid conditions, uncovering strategies to help animals and humans survive in a rapidly warming,... -
04/23/24
For Dairy, Focusing on the Essentials
Discover how New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station's research using Agolin in organic dairy cow feed can boost milk production and reduce...
Recent Stories
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06/05/23 - UNH Research Focuses on Making Whelk Fisheries More SustainableCollaborative research led by UNH scientists and alum aims to make the channeled whelk industry more sustainable and result in the resurgence of the species, as well as preserve... Read More
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06/04/23 - A Look at UNH’s Potentially Blight-resistant American Chestnut PlotOne of the largest remaining plots of American chestnut trees in New Hampshire is located at the UNH Kingman Research Farm. The one-acre research plot is a joint effort between... Read More
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05/23/23 - For Young Adults, Heart Health Begins with SleepNHAES study: Poor sleep harms metabolism in emerging adults; consistently oversleeping also has adverse effects. Read More
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05/19/23 - Exploring the Link Between Forest Biodiversity and Psychological WellbeingNHAES-supported study explores mental wellbeing in biodiverse settings, assesses if recreating in biodiverse settings helps enhance mental health. Read More
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05/18/23 - Should You Be Topping Your Brussels Sprouts?Research led by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station scientist Becky Sideman examined "topping" — or removal of the top stem — of Brussels sprout varieties grown in New... Read More
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05/11/23 - Helping a Forest to Grow: Spreading Fungal Spores by Wind Vs. Small MammalsAn interdisciplinary team of UNH researchers recently shared their findings into how wind and small mammals—eastern chipmunks, southern red-backed voles and woodland jumping mice—... Read More
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04/28/23 - Using Passive Acoustic Monitoring and Genetics to Determine Habitat Connectivity in the Gulf of MaineNew research at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and the Center for Acoustics Research & Education uses passive acoustic monitoring and metabarcoding seawater... Read More
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04/18/23 - Mapping the Value of Water Quality ImprovementsUNH researcher Wil Wollheim maps and data to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that looked at households' willingness to pay for... Read More
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04/11/23 - Researchers Examine Using Flowering Plants to Attract Hover Flies for Pest ControlUNH alumni and faculty from the NH Agricultural Experiment Station conducted research on insectary plants as habitats for hoverflies, a natural pest control solution. Read More
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04/10/23 - New Research into Potential Impacts of Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) to Begin at UNHJeff Garnas from UNH is launching a study on beech leaf and bark disease's impact on trees in eastern forests to better understand mortality patterns. Read More