Research
(Buck)thorns in the Side of Northeast Woodlands
Research identifies the six most problematic invasive woody species in Northeast woodlands and lays the groundwork for more coordinated management efforts. Read More
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08/26/25UNH Launches Initiative to Improve Outcomes for STEM Ph.D. Students
UNH is one of 10 graduate schools nationwide to partner in a National Science Foundation grant aimed at improving outcomes for STEM Ph.D. students. -
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. -
08/26/25The Research Behind New Hampshire’s Outdoor Recreational Experience
UNH recreation researchers help New Hampshire balance the economic benefits of booming outdoor recreation with challenges like overcrowding, climate... -
08/21/25UNH Study Finds Walkable Neighborhoods Eased Pandemic Mental Health Declines
UNH economist Karen Conway’s new study finds that walkable neighborhoods helped buffer pandemic-related mental health declines. Using national data,...
Recent Stories
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07/15/24 - Researchers Propose Equitable Solution for Allocating Welfare FundsSubsidy welfare programs are critical in ensuring that economically disadvantaged individuals and families can access essential services such as child care, education, healthcare ... Read More -
07/09/24 - Sustainable Shrimp Farming: Reducing Nitrogen Using Seaweed and OystersDiscover how UNH researchers use integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) with seaweed and oysters to reduce nitrogen pollution in sustainable shrimp farming. Read More -
07/08/24 - New Agroforestry Project Studies Integration of Farming and ForestsUNH leads a new USDA-funded agroforestry project that studies integrating crop and animal farming in forested areas for enhanced food production, carbon sequestration and climate... Read More -
07/02/24 - Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide SolutionsHouseholds on public water systems are willing to pay an average of $13.07 a month, or $156.84 annually, on their monthly bills to protect themselves from PFAS — potentially... Read More -
06/26/24 - UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming PracticesUNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and enhance soil health. Read More -
06/25/24 - UNH Becomes Home to First U.S. Location for Global Innovator in Metal 3D PrintingUNH and Australian company SPEE3D, a global innovator in metal 3D printing technology, inaugurated the company’s first U.S.-based manufacturing and applications site at the... Read More -
06/19/24 - Microplastics in EstuariesEstuaries in New England are crucial for wildlife and aquaculture, but microplastics pose a growing threat. UNH researchers are studying microplastic movement and accumulation to... Read More -
06/17/24 - Aquatic Plants Could Help Reduce Water PollutionTiny aquatic plants called duckweed and their microbes could be engineered to cleanse chemicals from runoff water. Anna O'Brien's research at UNH aims to improve stormwater... Read More -
06/11/24 - Petit ’26 Earns NOAA Hollings ScholarshipWorking as a research assistant during the spring semester in the lab of Michael Chambers, research associate professor in UNH’s Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems, Elisabeth... Read More -
06/07/24 - Best Radicchio Varieties for New England FarmersGranite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by identifying top-performing varieties... Read More