Research
UNH Study Shows Non-Competes Can Stifle Innovation
A 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, highlighting how these contracts may unintentionally hold back innovation. Read More
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07/01/25Large Lessons from a Tiny Wasp
Holly Hoag and István Mikó studied Nasonia, tiny wasps that parasitize flies, for insights into how species evolve and how small genetic differences... -
06/25/25How 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? -
06/24/25A Different Mindset for Farm Viability in New England
Analena 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... -
06/12/25Institute for Health Policy and Practice Keeps New Hampshire Healthy
To 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...
Recent Stories
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01/03/25 - UNH researchers shed light on better understanding building blocks of the universeResearchers from the University of New Hampshire have published a groundbreaking study in Physics Letters B, a leading journal in nuclear physics. Led by postdoctoral researcher... Read More -
01/02/25 - Artificial Intelligence Produces Database of 700 Million Aurora ImagesUNH researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence to produce and label the largest-ever database of aurora images — about 700 million total — that could lead to better... Read More -
12/27/24 - UNH's Connell Recognized for his U.S. PatentIn the 1980s while visiting the USS Pampanito in San Francisco as a graduate student, Jim Connell wondered if the concept of submarines’ opposed-piston diesel engines could apply... Read More -
12/21/24 - Space Tech Hub Signs First PartnershipUNH's Space Tech Hub, which connects the commercial space sector with space research and expertise at UNH, has signed its first-ever partnership, with Laconia's Rogue Space... Read More -
12/12/24 - Simple Steps to Help Beat the Blues this Holiday Season from a UNH Mental Health ExpertIt’s the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others, the holidays can be challenging. Instead of a time of joy and celebration, the season can be a source of sadness... Read More -
12/11/24 - Is Weight-Based Pricing the Key to Sustainable Air Travel?When you think of airline policies, you might picture baggage fees or seat upgrades. But a recurring topic in the industry raises a different question: Could passenger weight play... Read More -
12/06/24 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: David PlachetzkiExplore how Associate Professor David Plachetzki combines genetics, computational biology, and SCUBA fieldwork to uncover the origins of animal sensory systems. Read More -
12/06/24 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Leslie CurrenDiscover how Senior Lecturer Leslie Curren uses her passion for animal behavior and Maasai Mara fieldwork to inspire the next generation of scientists at UNH. Read More -
12/04/24 - How Migratory Marine Life Connects Ecosystems from New England to FloridaDiscover how UNH researchers use acoustic telemetry to track migratory patterns of marine species, revealing insights for sustainable fisheries and conservation. Read More -
11/27/24 - Biden Appoints Larry Mayer to Chair U.S. Arctic Research CommissionLarry Mayer, director of UNH's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, has been appointed chairperson of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission. Read More