Earth Systems Research Center
Tracking the Stream of Plastic
UNH researchers have received a grant to study how much plastic stays within rivers instead of washing out to sea. Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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07/01/21UNH Researchers Receive $1.2M Grant to Study Seasonal Soil Freeze and Thaw
The frost heaves that turn New England roads and their drivers into a bumpy, grumpy mess are one of many consequences of the seasonal soil freeze and... -
05/12/21International Fellow
UNH research scientist Erik Hobbie has been awarded two fellowships to continue his stable isotope research abroad in China and Austria. -
04/26/21Seeing the Infrared
UNH researchers received a $200,000 NASA grant to improve satellite-based estimates of forest growth rates. -
01/25/21Excellence in Citations
Forty-one current and emeritus UNH researchers are among the world's 100,000 most cited, according to a new study.
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12/08/20 - Core PlanningUNH scientists received an NSF grant to plan the logistics of ice core research in a remote section of Antarctica. Read More -
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11/02/20 - Rivers Running Into ProblemsUNH research indicates that less snow could lengthen mud season and change river ecosystems by the year 2100. Read More -
10/06/20 - Bogged Down By Climate ChangeShrubs are replacing moss in peat bogs due to climate change, which could cause more carbon dioxide to enter our atmosphere. Read More -
09/01/20 - Emerging ScienceUNH will receive $3.6 million to examine the climate change effect on ecosystems. Read More -
08/31/20 - More Than MapsNH GRANIT reaffirms its commitment to curating geographic data, helping communities, and shaping students' careers. Read More -
06/30/20 - Smoke on the WaterUNH researchers will study Amazonia's wildfire history from thousands of years ago to understand how fire might affect the region in the future. Read More -
03/26/20 - Water, Water EverywhereA new document published by UNH provides guidance to help Seacoast communities prepare for increased flood risks due to climate change. Read More -
02/17/20 - Arctic ConnectionsRuth Varner has been appointed to a year-long position as a visiting researcher at Stockholm University in Sweden. Read More -
01/30/20 - Beyond Curb AppealUNH researchers found that the older the home, the more carbon stored underground. Read More