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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10/31/22 - National Lab Day. U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen welcomed participants to UNH's National Lab Day. Read More
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10/31/22 - A Career's Work RecognizedColin Ware has been selected for the 2022 Visualization Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in scientific data visualization.Ìý Read More
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10/26/22 - The Hard Work of Hard Conversations“We believe people should be involved in the decisions that impact their lives. So we help schools, municipalities—any public-facing entity—deepen the engagement that they have... Read More
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10/26/22 - Brothers and SistersThe Crimes Against Children Research Center is establishing a new initiative that will work to change the perception that sibling aggression and abuse is not serious as well as... Read More
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10/26/22 - Research That Makes a Difference for New HampshireBecky Sideman is performing sustainable agriculture research with great benefit toÌýNew Hampshire and New England. Read More
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10/25/22 - Homes in the WakeUNH collaborates on NOAA grant to study the climate change resilience of mobile homes. Read More
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10/24/22 - Testing a Fundamental ForceÌý UNH PhD candidate DAvid Ruth, lead author on a recent Nature Physics article. Photo by Sydney Staples. New research from a team of physicists led by UNH significantly advances... Read More
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10/19/22 - Droughts Are a New Reality for New England. Diverse Crop Rotations Can Help.When it comes to crop rotations, complexity is key to boosting levels of nitrogen—a soil nutrient that is critical to crop production. That's according to new research involving... Read More
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10/19/22 - Research Finds Angel Investor Behavior Can Be Influenced by EgoAngel investors—wealthy individuals who provide essential funds for start-ups—often invest under conditions of extreme uncertainty. While their funds can be vital to early-stage... Read More
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10/19/22 - For the Greater GoodA fellowship abroad helped Michael Coughlan hone his machine learning skills while improving the UK's home energy resilience.Ìý Read More