College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
Can Birds Spread Harmful Bacteria on Dairy Farms?
UNH scientist Andrea Ayala explores how small birds may spread bacteria on dairy farms, with potential consequences for both herd and human health. Read More
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12/18/25Science Meets Shoreline
In New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with... -
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.
Recent Stories
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11/20/24 - Rising Above Traditional Crop Disease ScoutingDiscover how UNH researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-sized farms. Read More -
11/19/24 - Sustainability: From the Ground UpUNH's Soil BioME team collaborates with industry to explore soil microbes' role in sustainability, tackling climate change, nitrogen efficiency, and carbon reduction. Read More -
11/12/24 - Outstanding UNH Educators Celebrated at Faculty Excellence 2024Every 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 -
11/05/24 - Coyotes Thrive Despite Human and Predator PressuresUNH research reveals how human hunting and competition with large predators influence coyote populations, shedding light on their adaptability across New Hampshire. Read More -
11/01/24 - Innovations in New Hampshire AquacultureDiscover how aquaculture research supported by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station is advancing sustainability, from oyster health monitoring to combating sea lice... Read More -
10/29/24 - External Funding for UNH Research Leaps to $252 MillionUNH researchers brought in $252 million in competitive external funding in fiscal year 2024, supporting projects that aim to solve problems and improve lives in New Hampshire and... Read More -
10/18/24 - Synthetic Microbiomes: Building Plant Defenses for a Changing ClimateUNH researchers explore how synthetic microbiomes can help plants like duckweed adapt to climate change, boosting resilience and aiding in environmental sustainability. Read More -
10/02/24 - New Leadership at the NH Water Resources Research Center Continues Mission of Environmental InnovationThe NH Water Resources Research Center, now led by Adam Wymore, continues its mission to innovate and safeguard New Hampshire's water resources amid climate challenges. Read More -
10/01/24 - Ecuadorian Researchers and Students Visit UNH as Part of Ongoing PartnershipUNH’s College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) recently welcomed a contingent of faculty and students from two universities in Ecuador for a visit to Durham as part of an... Read More -
09/23/24 - Warming and Nitrogen Enrichment Lead to Surprising Soil Carbon DynamicsUNH study reveals that despite warming and nitrogen enrichment, soil carbon in New England forests remains stable due to plant inputs, challenging earlier predictions. Read More