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Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS)

Two researchers (1 male standing, holding a shovel, 1 female squatting next to a whole) work in a prescribed burn site to plant potted red oak trees.

Regenerating Northern Oak Forests Using Prescribed Fire

Research 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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    07/27/22 - Monumental Mapping
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    07/21/22 - Nourishing Ocean Deserts
    Research on the chemistry of ocean deserts shows how phytoplankton survive in such tough conditions. Read More
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    07/13/22 - Maps Made Easier
    The New Hampshire Geodata Portal website provides easier access to online GIS maps for the state. Read More
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    06/29/22 - Granite State Warming
    UNH researchers have released the 2021 New Hampshire Climate Assessment. Read More
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    06/15/22 - Out to Pasture
    Keeping trees in livestock pastures can help reduce the impacts of climate change, according to new UNH research. Read More
  • Great Bay marsh in autumn, with brown grasses and orange leaves on the surrounding trees.
    06/13/22 - Coastal Buffers
    The autumn may be a time when Great Bay Estuary is particularly vulnerable to the effects of coastal and ocean acidification, according to new UNH research. Read More
  • Solar flare bursts away from the surface of the sun.
    06/08/22 - Searching for Answers
    UNH will receive $906,055 from NSF ANSWERS to build on its existing strengths in space weather research and education. Read More
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    06/06/22 - Listening to Marine Life
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    06/01/22 - How Low Can You Mow?
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