UNH Today

DURHAM, N.H.—The number of child sexual abuse cases known to authorities increased by 6% from 2017 to 2018, the first jump in more than 15 years, according to new analysis of national data by the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. The uptick was broadly distributed, with 38 states reporting an increase in cases of child sexual abuse.

DURHAM, N.H.—Fewer than half of New Hampshire residents are aware that average winter temperatures have risen in the state, according to new research released by the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Although many residents have not noticed, their winters have been warming about twice as fast as global warming.

DURHAM, N.H.—Small mammals such as mice and chipmunks who are not picky eaters play a more important role than previously known in dispersing the spores of wild mushrooms and truffles, according to new research from the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire.

Mushrooms and truffles colonize the roots of plants and assist with water and nutrient uptake. They also play a fundamental role in helping reestablish plants following disturbances such as wildfires, volcanic eruptions and the retreat of melting glaciers.

DURHAM, N.H.—Wet brewers’ grains, the abundant residues of the brewery industry, show promise as a potential cost-effective, high-nutrient feed replacement for dairy heifers, according to new research from the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire.

The study is led by Peter Erickson, professor of agriculture, nutrition and food systems and extension dairy specialist, and Eric Hatungimana, doctoral student in dairy science.

DURHAM, N.H. – The phrase “Pavlov’s dogs” has long evoked images of bells, food and salivating dogs. Even though this tried-and-true model of repetitive patterns mimics a variety of learning processes, what happens on a cellular level in the brain isn’t clear.

DURHAM, N.H.—Nearly every presidential candidate in the primary race has a proposal to make college more affordable, new analysis released by the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire found.

WHAT: The Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire, UNH’s Campus Living Association, and The Institute for College Access & Success partnered to host College Costs & Debt in the 2020 Elections to explore the challenge of college affordability, how the issue is playing out on the campaign trail, and how it might be addressed by whomever is in the White House in 2021.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

DURHAM, N.H.— Scientists at the University of New Hampshire have unlocked one of the mysteries of how particles from flares on the sun accumulate at early stages in the energization of hazardous radiation that is harmful to astronauts, satellites and electronic equipment in space. Using data obtained by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (PSP), researchers observed one of the largest events so far during the mission.

WHAT: University of New Hampshire President James W. Dean Jr. and members of the university community will present the State of the University address and review the university’s progress on The Future of UNH strategic plan. They will share their vision for the university’s key priorities and initiatives in the year ahead.

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, 12:40-2 p.m.

WHERE: Hamel Recreation Center