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-
12/06/24
COLSA Faculty Spotlight: David Plachetzki
Explore how Associate Professor David Plachetzki combines genetics, computational biology, and SCUBA fieldwork to uncover the origins of animal... -
12/04/24
How 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... -
11/25/24
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... -
11/20/24
Rising 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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06/07/24 - Best Radicchio Varieties for New England FarmersGranite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by identifying top-performing varieties... Read More
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05/28/24 - UNH Receives AKC Grant to Further Mysterious Dog Illness InvestigationUNH researchers who have been working to better understand what is causing a respiratory illness in dogs since making a significant discovery in relation to the mysterious... Read More
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05/28/24 - UNH Celebrates Graduates With Weekend of Commencement EventsThe University of New Hampshire celebrated a lively and joyful commencement weekend with seven ceremonies on the Durham campus (and one at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law) over ... Read More
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05/23/24 - Desert Mice Offer Insight into Potential Climate Change AdaptationsUNH researchers study cactus mice adaptations to arid conditions, uncovering strategies to help animals and humans survive in a rapidly warming, drought-prone climate. Read More
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05/20/24 - Regenerating Northern Oak Forests Using Prescribed FireResearch at UNH explores prescribed fire to boost Northern red oak regeneration, ensuring its ecological and economic benefits in New England's forests and timber industry. Read More
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05/16/24 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer ChadbourneExplore how Jennifer Chadbourne, COLSA clinical assistant professor, combines her passion for nutrition, telehealth, and education, and learn what inspired her to pursue science... Read More
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05/08/24 - Kiwiberry Breeder Is UNH’s 2024 Innovator of the YearIago Hale, associate professor of specialty crop improvement, has been named UNH’s 2024 J. Brent Loy Innovator of the Year, recognizing his pioneering work in the kiwiberry... Read More
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05/07/24 - Recognizing Achievements in Aquatic ScienceUNH Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science William H. McDowell was recently named a 2024 Fellow of the international Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) for his research... Read More
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05/01/24 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Anna O’BrienDiscover how COLSA Assistant Professor Anna O’Brien combines her love of plants, microbiomes, and sustainability to address the effects of climate change on agriculture. Read More
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04/30/24 - UNH Announces Granite State Awardees for 2024A longtime volunteer and a longstanding community organization will be recognized with the University of New Hampshire’s Granite State Awards for outstanding contributions to the... Read More