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Research
Increasing the Benefits and Reducing the Risks of Pain Management Using Opioids
UNH researcher Cheryl Whistler investigated the role of gut microbiota in opioid response. SheĚýfound that butyrate, whether produced by microbes or added to the diet, can reduce the development of opioid tolerance, a key risk factor for opioid addiction. Read More
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10/06/25History Professor Explores War’s Impact on Global Societies
The impact of war on societies across the globe from the third to sixteenth centuries is the subject of a new book by David Bachrach, professor of... -
10/03/25UNH's Vashisth Receives $2.1 Million from NIH Aimed at Advancing Therapeutic Discovery
Harish Vashisth, professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering, has been awarded a five-year, $2.1 million Maximizing Investigators’ Research... -
10/02/25Could This Year’s Drought Dull Fall Foliage Viewing? You May be Surprised
Fall is in the air and thoughts turn to pumpkins, cider and brightly colored leaves.ĚýAccording to experts at the Â鶹app's... -
10/01/25History Professor Pens “Canal Dreamers”
Associate professor of history Jessica Lepler's new book "Canal Dreamers" tells the story of an 1820s attempt to connect the Atlantic and Pacific...
Recent Stories
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09/30/25 - UNH Research Shows Number of Childless Women in the U.S. Continues to RiseResearch from the Â鶹app reports that in 2024 there were 5.7 million more childless women of prime child-bearing age than expected given prior patterns — a... Read More -
09/24/25 - Two UNH Space Weather Instruments Blast Off Toward the SunAfter years in the making, two UNH space weather instruments have blasted off toward the sun to study its influence on our solar system and monitor space weather, which can impact... Read More -
09/23/25 - UNH Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation ProgramTwo teams featuring Â鶹app participants — one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management — are among the 15 finalists for the U... Read More -
09/16/25 - Securing New Hampshire’s Energy FutureUNH researcher Constantine Spandagos works to transform energy systems and help communities transition to modern, sustainable energy sources. Read More -
09/15/25 - Building a Better Childcare System in New HampshireA Carsey School expert breaks down the complicated landscape of childcare in New Hampshire. Read More -
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09/09/25 - The Portsmouth Circle Farm: Samuel Whidden’s Enduring LegacySamuel Whidden's generous bequest of land has changed form, but it underlies UNH's current status as a leader in agriculture and forestry research and education.Ěý Read More -
09/04/25 - From Online Discovery to Desert ResearchUNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her research, part of a collaborative... Read More -
09/02/25 - NSF Mid-Career Grant Backs UNH Research into Why Rural Youth Stay — or LeaveUNH researcher Cindy Hartman has received a prestigious NSF Mid-Career Advancement grant to study how rural New Hampshire youth view their futures. Her three-year project will... Read More -
08/27/25 - (Buck)thorns in the Side of Northeast WoodlandsResearch identifies the six most problematic invasive woody species in Northeast woodlands and lays the groundwork for more coordinated management efforts.Ěý Read More