Biological Sciences
Crabs in Peril
New research from UNH has found that horseshoe crabs, whose blue blood is harvested by the biomedical industry for its unique ability to test devices and injectable drugs for contamination, spawn less and remain in deeper water after being bled. The findings suggest that current bleeding practices... Read More
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05/30/19A Goodbye, a Surprise Hello and an Unexpected Honor
When botanical sciences professor Alan (Al) Baker retired in May after 47 years at UNH, the department threw him a retirement party. -
04/12/19Shoals Marine Laboratory: Over 50 Years of Undergraduate Research Excellence
Gregg Moore, associate research professor and academic coordinatory for Shoals Marine Laboratory, talks to the Environmental Monitor about one of the... -
04/09/19What's the Buzz?
New research from UNH has found a dramatic decline in 14 wild bee species. -
01/30/19Good Vibrations
New research that reveals how a species of giant weta communicate could have important implications for conservation efforts.
Recent Stories
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11/14/18 - UNH Plays Major Role in Identification of First Asian Longhorned Tick in NHIstvan Miko, the manager of the UNH Collection of Insects and Other Arthropods, identified the invasive Asian longhorned tick, which was sent to UNH by an concerned resident of... Read More -
10/09/18 - Committed to Collaborative Research ExcellenceFourteen interdisciplinary teams of UNH researchers have received $425,000 in CoRE funding. Read More -
10/05/18 - Professor's Horseshoe Crab Research Subject of FilmA film about professor of zoology Win Watson's horseshoe crab research is among 36 selected for the 2018 American Conservation Film Festival. Read More -
10/02/18 - Environmental HonorsThe EPA has honored James Houle and the UNH Center for Freshwater Biology with Environmental Merit Awards for clean water achievements. Read More