The Buck Stops Where? UNH Research Records Longest-Ever Deer Distance

Why did the deer cross the road? According to research from the University of New Hampshire to keep going and going and going. Researchers have discovered the longest distance ever recorded by an adult male white-tailed deer—300 kilometers, or...
8-Jun-2021 12:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

UNH Research: Black Bears May Play Important Role in Protecting Gray Fox

Bears are known for being devoted and protective of their baby cubs, but research from the University of New Hampshire shows that they may also play a significant role in shielding gray fox from predators like coyotes, who compete with the fox for...
3-Jun-2021 10:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

UNH Research: Journey of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Through Wastewater Facilities Highlights Regulation Challenges

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have conducted two of the first studies in New England to collectively show that toxic man-made chemicals called PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), found in everything from rugs to product...
26-May-2021 11:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

UNH Research Estimates 1.4 Million Children Have Yearly Violence-Related Medical Visits

A national report from the University of New Hampshire shows close to one and a half million children each year visit a doctor, emergency room or medical facility as a result of an assault, abuse, crime or other form of violence. This is four times...
12-May-2021 3:50 PM EDT Add to Favorites

UNH Research: More Than One Way for Animals to Survive Climate Change

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire found that to live in hotter more desert-like surroundings, and exist without water, there is more than one genetic mechanism allowing animals to adapt. This is important not only for their survival but...
5-May-2021 5:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

UNH Research: Climate Change Affects Deep-Sea Corals and Sponges Differently

Corals and sponges are important foundations in ocean ecosystems providing structure and habitats that shelter a high number of species like fish, crabs and other creatures, particularly in the seamounts and canyons of the deep sea. Researchers at...
23-Apr-2021 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

UNH Researchers Develop Software to Monitor Ocean Soundscape Especially During COVID-19

An international development team, led by researchers at the University of New Hampshire, has created a user-friendly software program that can process sound data collected from the world’s oceans in a more standardized format that will enhance...
12-Apr-2021 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

UNH Research: New Hampshire Coastal Recreationists Support Offshore Wind

As the Biden administration announces a plan to expand the development of offshore wind energy development (OWD) along the East Coast, research from the University of New Hampshire shows significant support from an unlikely group, coastal recreation...
31-Mar-2021 1:50 PM EDT Add to Favorites