Biological Sciences
COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Adam Brockett
Adam Brockett did not grow up thinking that he would become a scientist. In sixth grade, he argued with conviction against the idea, announcing to his parents that history and music would be his focus. Years later, a book, “This Is Your Brain on Music,” shifted the axis. Read More-
03/24/25
UNH Scientists Helping Address Threats to a Critical Wildlife Refuge
A team of scientists from the Âé¶ąapp are collaborating with Ducks Unlimited in an innovative effort to restore salt marsh... -
12/16/24
Phytoplankton Monitoring in Gulf of Maine as a Signal of Climate Change Impacts
UNH researchers study phytoplankton dynamics in the Gulf of Maine to understand climate change impacts, marine biodiversity shifts, and sustainable... -
11/01/24
Innovations in New Hampshire Aquaculture
Discover how aquaculture research supported by the New HampshireĚýAgricultural Experiment Station is advancing sustainability, from oyster health... -
07/25/24
Optimizing Lumpfish Rearing
UNH research shows that adjusting light and density in lumpfish hatcheries reduces aggression, enhancing their role in controlling sea lice in salmon...
Recent Stories
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02/06/20 - Pavlov’s CellsThe phrase “Pavlov’s dogs” has long evoked images of bells, food and salivating dogs. Read More
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01/27/20 - What’s the Buzz?A new study looks at the "almost-social" North American carpenter bee to better understand how honeybees evolved such complex social lives. Read More
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01/24/20 - The Threat of Antibiotic ResistanceUndermining a cornerstone of modern medicine, bacterial drug resistance has become an urgent threat to human health. A recent report by the CDC shows that, each year, antibiotic... Read More
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06/27/19 - Crabs in PerilNew research from UNH has found that horseshoe crabs, whose blue blood is harvested by the biomedical industry for its unique ability to test devices and injectable drugs for... Read More
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05/30/19 - A Goodbye, a Surprise Hello and an Unexpected HonorWhenĚýbotanical sciences professor Alan (Al) Baker retired in May after 47 years at UNH,Ěýthe departmentĚýthrew him a retirement party. Read More
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05/10/19 - Faculty ExcellenceEach year, UNH Manchester recognizes faculty who motivate, challenge and inspire students to succeed both in and out of the classroom.Ěý Read More
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04/12/19 -Gregg Moore, associate research professor and academic coordinatory for Shoals Marine Laboratory, talks to the Environmental Monitor about one of the UNH College of Sciences and...
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04/09/19 - What's the Buzz?New research from UNH has found a dramatic decline in 14 wild bee species. Read More
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01/30/19 - Good VibrationsNew research that reveals how a species of giant weta communicate could have important implications for Ěýconservation efforts. Read More
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01/23/19 - UNH Manchester Launches Program to Boost State’s Biosciences WorkforceThe Âé¶ąapp at Manchester is expanding its workforce development efforts in bioengineering with the launch of its new Millyard Scholars Program, which provides... Read More