College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
Phytoplankton Monitoring in Gulf of Maine as a Signal of Climate Change Impacts
UNH researchers study phytoplankton dynamics in the Gulf of Maine to understand climate change impacts, marine biodiversity shifts, and sustainable ecosystem management. Read More
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12/06/24COLSA Faculty Spotlight: David Plachetzki
Explore how Associate Professor David Plachetzki combines genetics, computational biology, and SCUBA fieldwork to uncover the origins of animal... -
12/04/24How Migratory Marine Life Connects Ecosystems from New England to Florida
Discover how UNH researchers use acoustic telemetry to track migratory patterns of marine species, revealing insights for sustainable fisheries and... -
11/25/24Could 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... -
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-...
Recent Stories
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11/19/24 - Sustainability: From the Ground UpUNH's Soil BioME team collaborates with industry to explore soil microbes' role in sustainability, tackling climate change, nitrogen efficiency, and carbon reduction. Read More -
11/12/24 - Outstanding UNH Educators Celebrated at Faculty Excellence 2024Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching,... Read More -
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 - 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 -
10/18/24 - 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 -
10/02/24 - New Leadership at the NH Water Resources Research Center Continues Mission of Environmental InnovationThe NH Water Resources Research Center, now led by Adam Wymore, continues its mission to innovate and safeguard New Hampshire's water resources amid climate challenges. Read More -
10/01/24 - Ecuadorian Researchers and Students Visit UNH as Part of Ongoing PartnershipUNH’s College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) recently welcomed a contingent of faculty and students from two universities in Ecuador for a visit to Durham as part of an... Read More -
09/23/24 - Warming and Nitrogen Enrichment Lead to Surprising Soil Carbon DynamicsUNH study reveals that despite warming and nitrogen enrichment, soil carbon in New England forests remains stable due to plant inputs, challenging earlier predictions. Read More -
09/16/24 - Lessons from Rain and SnowLong-term studies from UNH reveal changing nitrogen deposition in NH, highlighting potential impacts on water quality, plant growth, and ecosystem health amid climate change. Read More