Research
Tracking Acidification in the Gulf of Maine
As ocean waters grow increasingly acidic, beloved shellfish like clams, oysters, scallops and lobsters — staples of coastal cuisine — face mounting challenges to survive, threatening both marine ecosystems and the seafood traditions we cherish. Now, a report co-edited by a UNH scientist identifies... Read More
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11/13/25Sustaining Striped Bass
A study led by Adrienne Kovach pinpoints where the striped bass caught off the northeast coast originally came from. -
11/12/25Why Do Ginkgo Trees Drop All Their Leaves at Once? A UNH Expert Explains
Why 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? ... -
11/11/25Mercury 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... -
11/03/25UNH Researchers Harness AI to Discover Magnetic Materials
Study authors Suman Itani, a PH.D. student in physics (left) and postdoctoral researcher Yibo Zhang. Photo by Jiadong Zang. Magnets are at the core...
Recent Stories
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07/15/25 - Sharks Aren't Lingering in Local Waters, UNH Researchers FindWhite sharks appear to be using New Hampshire waters as “a bit of a highway to get further up the coast,” says researcher Nathan Furey, a conclusion based on data gathered from a... Read More -
07/07/25 - Corals Seeking Colder Waters Might Not Outrace Ocean WarmingCorals are migrating into colder waters, but the ocean will likely warm faster than the reefs can relocate, according to new research. Read More -
07/07/25 - N.H. Space Grant Trains Next Generation of ScientistsWith $800,000 in funding for the first year of its four-year grant cycle, N.H. Space Grant continues its commitment to STEM education and workforce development. Read More -
07/02/25 - UNH Study Shows Non-Competes Can Stifle InnovationA UNH study cited by the Federal Trade Commission finds that stricter enforcement of non-compete agreements can lower the value of patents and discourage employee creativity,... Read More -
07/01/25 - Large Lessons from a Tiny WaspHolly Hoag and István Mikó studied Nasonia, tiny wasps that parasitize flies, for insights into how species evolve and how small genetic differences affect behavior. Read More -
06/25/25 - How Would Reduced Indirect Costs Affect UNH Research?What are indirect costs, and how does the government's proposal of reducing them affect research at UNH? Read More -
06/24/25 - A Different Mindset for Farm Viability in New EnglandAnalena Bruce led a study to determine what makes a New England farm viable in today's economy, and her findings show that it goes far beyond food production. Read More -
06/12/25 - Institute for Health Policy and Practice Keeps New Hampshire HealthyTo analyze the data at the root of high-quality health care and inform policy and practice, the state of New Hampshire often turns to UNH’s Institute for Health Policy and... Read More -
06/03/25 - Ph.D. Student Researching Rare Bone Disorder She Was Diagnosed with as a ChildCamryn Berry can distinctly recall the first time a doctor talked to her rather than around her. Now, years later, she’s bringing that same understanding and compassion to... Read More -
05/29/25 - Small but Mighty: Precision Dairy Health Monitoring with Sensor TechnologyUNH's Claira Seely studies how to implement advanced sensor technologies on small New England dairy farms. Read More