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-
07/01/25
Large Lessons from a Tiny Wasp
Holly Hoag and István MikóÌýstudiedÌýNasonia, tiny wasps that parasitize flies, for insights into how species evolve and how small genetic differences... -
06/25/25
How 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?Ìý -
06/24/25
A 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... -
06/12/25
Institute 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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12/07/23 - How Efficient is the Ocean at Taking Up Carbon?Researchers from UNH and around the globe have arrived at the most accurate estimate to date of how much carbon dioxide is pulled from the atmosphere and locked deep in the ocean. Read More
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12/03/23 - From New Hampshire to Maryland: A Kiwiberry Road TripUNH's kiwiberry research gets a boost from a new NE SARE grant, advancing regional agriculture with innovative, sustainable farming practices. Read More
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12/03/23 - Breaking the Sound Barrier: Pioneering Study Reveals Noise Inequity in Redlined CommunitiesUNH researcher part of study that reveals higher noise in redlined areas, impacting health of people and wildlife in urban ecology research. Read More
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12/03/23 - Advancing Discovery With Two New Mass SpectrometersTwo new scientific instruments will let researchers measure the weight of molecules — and advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, soil microbes and contaminants like... Read More
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12/03/23 - How Could Ocean Acidification Impact New England’s Fisheries?Explore UNH's research on how ocean acidification could potentially impact New Hampshire's lobster industry and the broader marine ecosystem. Read More
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11/28/23 - UNH Researchers Provide Major Clue in Mysterious Dog Illness CaseResearchers at UNH’s New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHVDL) and Hubbard Center for Genome Studies (HCGS) may have madeÌýsignificant progress in better understanding... Read More
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11/21/23 - Army Grant Fuels Research On Team DynamicsWhether it’s an employee in a highly collaborative workforce, a player on an athletic team or a position in the military, changes in team membership are inevitable. But, what is... Read More
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11/14/23 - Shea Receives Pettee Medal for Celebrated Career in Science and ResearchMargaret (Peggy) Ann Shea ’58, ’61G, ’18H was honored with theÌýCharles Holmes Pettee Medal at this year's annual Evening of Distinction event at UNH. Shea’s decades-long... Read More
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11/08/23 - Fieldwork Safety Program Recognized for ExcellenceThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities honored UNH's research fieldwork safety program with an award. Read More
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10/31/23 - UNH Legacy Cucurbit Program Thriving Under New LeadershipUNH's cucurbit program leads in developing disease-resistant squash, pumpkins, and melons, blending 80+ years of science with innovative genetics. Read More