Research
UNH Research Team Finds Concentrated PFAS in Watershed Foams
Researchers 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- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Preliminary findings show levels of the so-called forever chemicals were seven... Read More
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02/13/25UNH Retains Carnegie R1 Classification
UNH retained its R1 classification for highest research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the... -
02/05/25AI 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... -
01/31/25Can 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... -
01/23/25UNH Readies Instrument to Study Sun’s Interactions Out into Galaxy
After extensive preparations and testing by a UNH-led team, the IMAP-Lo instrument is now aboard a spacecraft and readying for flight in 2025.
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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