College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
What’s Next: UNH Experts Forecast Key Industry Trends for the New Year
As the new year begins, industries are bracing for transformative changes driven by innovation, sustainability and emerging technologies. Experts from the University of New Hampshire are offering forward-looking insights into what’s next for sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, space, climate... Read More
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01/09/25Could Manure Help Cool-Climate Farmers Get Closer to Year-Round Farming?
UNH scientists innovate manure-powered systems to heat greenhouses, extending growing seasons for small farms while boosting sustainability and... -
01/03/25In Consideration of New Approaches to Wildlife Research
UNH research reveals gaps in wildlife studies, calling for a balanced focus on smaller species to guide conservation efforts and prevent biodiversity... -
12/16/24Phytoplankton 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... -
12/06/24COLSA Faculty Spotlight: David Plachetzki
Explore how Associate Professor David Plachetzki combines genetics, computational biology, and SCUBA fieldwork to uncover the origins of animal...
Recent Stories
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11/14/23 - COLSA Grad Student Leads 'Day as a Scientist' Event for Manchester High SchoolersAlyssa Stasse ’25G is the first member of her family to attend a four-year college. She’s also a self-proclaimed science convert, having found the subject matter “super boring” in... Read More -
11/02/23 - UNH Scientist Named 2023 Kavli FellowMichelle Fournet, marine acoustic ecologist and assistant professor in the department of biological sciences, was recently named a 2023 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Kavli... Read More -
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 -
10/31/23 - CSA Project Lets UNH Students Put Food on Community TablesFor years, UNH students in the Farm to You NH program – a two-semester course that allows students to gain first-hand experience in sustainable agriculture – have helped grow a... Read More -
10/30/23 - UNH Alumni Receive Prestigious Conservation AwardTerry and Jean Jones’s enduring commitment to a credo established by his great great grandfather is one of the reasons The Jones Family Farms and Winery was recently selected to... Read More -
10/29/23 - A Global Exchange: COLSA Summer Scholars Engage in Ag SciencesExplore how the University of New Hampshire's College of Life Sciences and Agriculture bridges students to global opportunities through experiential learning and research. Read More -
10/24/23 - Bolstering Fish and Dairy Consumption in the Granite StateUNH research enhances SNAP, supporting NH's vulnerable communities through tailored nutrition education, fresh food access, and improved public health. Read More -
10/19/23 - Faculty Excellence 2023 Honors Outstanding UNH EducatorsEvery year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching,... Read More -
10/19/23 - Tartary Buckwheat: A Climate-Ready Crop for the FutureDiscover Tartary Buckwheat: The Climate-Resilient Superfood. UNH researchers explore this nutritious grain's potential in the face of changing weather patterns. Read More -
10/17/23 - Adding Social Cost to Fossil Fuels Could Benefit Both Climate and WaterA new study led by UNH researchers focuses on the co-benefits to climate mitigation and water quality by adding social cost to fossil fuels. Read More