Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS)
Mercury Stored in Coastal Sediments Is Making a Comeback
Buried deep in the sediments of the world’s coastal shelves, the toxic metal mercury has, to some degree, been locked away from entering the marine food chain. Now, a study co-authored by a UNH researcher indicates that more frequent coastal storms and an uptick in dredging and bottom-trawling... Read More
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09/24/25Two UNH Space Weather Instruments Blast Off Toward the Sun
After years in the making, two UNH space weather instruments have blasted off toward the sun to study its influence on our solar system and monitor... -
09/04/25From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her... -
08/26/25In Memoriam: Eric Lund
Eric Lund, a UNH research scientist who recently passed away, is being remembered as a dedicated space scientist and valued colleague.
Recent Stories
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03/09/22 - Water WorksNew research has found that watershed size plays a major role in a river network’s ability to filter certain pollutants. The findings both further our understanding of which... Read More -
03/07/22 - Back to OrbitA new satellite equipped with a UNH-built instrument will improve weather predictions on Earth and in space. Read More -
03/07/22 - Sustaining the SeasDavid Fredriksson has been selected to lead the new UNH Sustainable Seafood Center. Read More -
02/28/22 - Rising StarJessica Scheick was selected for Geospatial World's 2022 Rising Stars Award for her work in cryospheric science and remote sensing data. Read More -
02/10/22 - Solar WindfallUNH researchers have been selected to lead a NASA mission with a budget of $250 million to understand how the sun impacts the space environment around the Earth. Read More -
02/02/22 - From the Sea to the StarsResearchers Atsushi Matsuoka and Fabian Kislet will explore carbon cycling in the ocean and X-rays in space with two National Science Foundation grants. Read More -
02/02/22 - Hope for Snow?UNH research indicates that reducing carbon dioxide emissions now could lessen the impact of climate change on snowpack. Read More -
01/28/22 - Research Snapshot: Space RaysResearchers are testing different detector designs to learn how elements form during supernova explosions in space. Read More -
01/24/22 - A Striking DiscoveryA new study from UNH reveals how lightning actually begins within a storm cloud. Read More -
01/24/22 - Passings: Professor Robert HarrissProfessor Robert Harriss, an influential figure in the early growth of the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS), passed away on Dec. 24, 2021. Read More