College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
Science Meets Shoreline
In New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with passion, where they come up short is in expertise. And that’s when they call UNH’s Lakes Lay Monitoring Program. Read More
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12/17/25Powerful New Research Technology Comes to UNH
https://www.unh.edu/research/university-instrumentation-centerUNH's acquisition of an automated isothermal titration calorimeter will increase... -
12/16/25Frey Earns 2025 Excellence in Research Award
Serita Frey, professor in the UNH Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, was selected as the winner of the 2025 Excellence in Research... -
12/10/25Smarter Feed, Stronger Returns for New Hampshire Fish Farmers
Karolina Kwasek is researching ways to make fish nutrition better and more economical for the growing aquaculture industry. -
12/01/25James Hall Ginkgo Tree Sees Latest Leaf Drop on Record
The ginkgo tree outside of James Hall saw its leaves fall Nov. 16 this year, marking the latest leaf drop for the tree on record. Later dates have...
Recent Stories
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11/18/25 - Can Science Keep Produce Fresh Longer?UNH scientist Duoduo Wang researches the complex process of ripening to uncover ways to extend ripeness and reduce food waste. Read More -
11/13/25 - Sustaining Striped BassA study led by Adrienne Kovach pinpoints where the striped bass caught off the northeast coast originally came from. Read More -
11/12/25 - Why Do Ginkgo Trees Drop All Their Leaves at Once? A UNH Expert ExplainsWhy do ginkgo trees drop all their leaves at once? And what does UNH’s iconic James Hall ginkgo tell us about how frost is coming later in the fall? Serita Frey, professor of... Read More -
11/10/25 - Faculty Excellence Celebration Recognizes Outstanding UNH EducatorsEvery 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 -
10/28/25 - Pumpkin Pie Myth-Busting and More Cucurbit Knowledge From a UNH ExpertWith Halloween right around the corner and Thanksgiving pie season close on its heels, we asked a UNH expert to drop some knowledge about pumpkins. Chris Hernandez, assistant... Read More -
10/08/25 - UNH and Stonyfield Organic Strengthen PartnershipThe UNH Organic Dairy Research Farm entered into an agreement to sell all of its milk to Stonyfield Organic, further strengthening a long-term private-public partnership. Read More -
10/08/25 - Increasing the Benefits and Reducing the Risks of Pain Management Using OpioidsUNH researcher Cheryl Whistler investigated the role of gut microbiota in opioid response. She found that butyrate, whether produced by microbes or added to the diet, can reduce... Read More -
09/26/25 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Adam BrockettAdam Brockett did not grow up thinking that he would become a scientist. In sixth grade, he argued with conviction against the idea, announcing to his parents that history and... Read More -
09/23/25 - UNH Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation ProgramTwo teams featuring University of New Hampshire participants — one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management — are among the 15 finalists for the U... Read More -
09/16/25 - Securing New Hampshire’s Energy FutureUNH researcher Constantine Spandagos works to transform energy systems and help communities transition to modern, sustainable energy sources. Read More