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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03/18/25 - Electromagnetic Therapy Potential Tool for Improving Dairy Herd HealthUNH partners with MagnaWave to explore pulsed electromagnetic therapy for dairy cows, showing promise for mastitis treatment and udder health improvement. Read More -
03/06/25 - CHHS Students Get Chance to Present Their Research to Major Athletic Shoe CompanyResearch led by four UNH exercise science majors could have an influence on the marketing efforts of a major international athletic shoe brand. Read More -
03/03/25 - Living Labs: How Experimental Forests Offer Insights into Small Mammal Population DynamicsUNH study reveals how small mammals adapt reproduction to forest seed cycles, influencing seed dispersal, tree regeneration, and forest ecosystem resilience. Read More -
02/21/25 - Research Finds Women in IT Embrace Competition, Defying StereotypesWhile the gender gap has shrunk in some industries, there remains a significant disparity in tech, with women accounting for only 35 percent of jobs in the information technology... Read More -
02/19/25 - UNH Research Team Finds Concentrated PFAS in Watershed FoamsResearchers at the University of New Hampshire used a newly designed device called a skimmer to test samples of foam formed on the top of local waterways for the presence of per-... Read More -
02/18/25 - Unlocking Nature’s Ice-BindersUNH scientists study antifreeze proteins to improve cryopreservation methods, aiming to revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology with ice-binding solutions. Read More -
02/13/25 - UNH Retains Carnegie R1 ClassificationUNH retained its R1 classification for highest research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the organization announced today, securing... Read More -
02/05/25 - AI vs. Human: Could Algorithms Be the Key to Fairer Employee Evaluations?Imagine putting in the work at your job to stand out, only to learn that artificial intelligence algorithms are going to play a large role in your performance evaluation. How... Read More -
02/03/25 - Could Manure Help Cool-Climate Farmers Get Closer to Year-Round Farming?UNH scientists innovate manure-powered systems to heat greenhouses, extending growing seasons for small farms while boosting sustainability and reducing emissions. Read More -
01/31/25 - Can Machine Learning Standardize Rock Climbing Route Difficulty?A new study from UNH explores how integrating machine and deep learning techniques can create a standardized system for evaluating rock climbing routes to provide a difficulty... Read More