Latest news from University of New Hampshire on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/wavering-on-new-year-s-resolutions-already-it-is-totally-fine/?sc=rsin /articles/wavering-on-new-year-s-resolutions-already-it-is-totally-fine/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:50:11 EST New Year's eve is in the rearview mirror but those resolutions are front and center and if you're already struggling to keep them that is perfectly normal. University of New Hampshire /articles/unh-researchers-use-ai-to-categorize-database-with-700-million-aurora-images/?sc=rsin /articles/unh-researchers-use-ai-to-categorize-database-with-700-million-aurora-images/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:45:43 EST The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is known for a stunning spectacle of light in the night sky but this near-Earth manifestation, which is caused by explosive activity on the sun and carried by the solar wind, can also interrupt vital communications and security infrastructure on Earth. University of New Hampshire /articles/travelers-weigh-in-on-weight-based-airfares-for-eco-friendly-skies/?sc=rsin /articles/travelers-weigh-in-on-weight-based-airfares-for-eco-friendly-skies/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:40:54 EST The holidays are in full swing and people are shopping, wrapping and packing to visit loved ones. Along with the extra fees for checked baggage and seat upgrades, some airlines are also considering weight-based pricing. A recent study out of the University of New Hampshire looked at how people felt about weighing their baggage and themselves to help reduce emissions and found while over half of travelers are not keen about hopping on the scale, some would be open to the idea -- especially if it aligns with their own interests in the environment. University of New Hampshire /articles/simple-steps-to-help-beat-the-blues-this-holiday-season/?sc=rsin /articles/simple-steps-to-help-beat-the-blues-this-holiday-season/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:10:34 EST It's the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others, the holidays can be challenging. Instead of a time of joy and celebration, the season can be a source of sadness and depression, especially if they are missing a loved one or find themselves alone. Katie Godshall, a clinical assistant professor in social work and expert in the field of mental health, says the first step is to realize that these feelings are perfectly normal. University of New Hampshire /articles/research-finds-coyotes-thriving-despite-human-and-predator-pressures/?sc=rsin /articles/research-finds-coyotes-thriving-despite-human-and-predator-pressures/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:05:14 EST DURHAM, N.H.--(November 6, 2024)--Research led by the University of New Hampshire sheds light on how coyotes, North America's most successful predators, are responding to various environmental pressures, including human development, hunting and competition with larger carnivores. Surprisingly, the study's findings suggest that human hunting practices may actually contribute to increasing the number of coyotes. University of New Hampshire /articles/politics-may-influence-gift-giving-choices-more-than-personal-purchases/?sc=rsin /articles/politics-may-influence-gift-giving-choices-more-than-personal-purchases/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:15:01 EST Political affiliation may not make a difference on everyday purchases for individuals, but it can play a role when buying for friends, family and co-workers, new research from the University of New Hampshire has found. This may have implications for gift buying this holiday season and beyond. University of New Hampshire /articles/color-color-everywhere-mother-nature-shares-a-mosaic-of-bright-colors-this-fall/?sc=rsin /articles/color-color-everywhere-mother-nature-shares-a-mosaic-of-bright-colors-this-fall/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:05:13 EST Cool, crisp weather can trigger the urge to get out and go leaf peeping and this year could be a particularly good year to hit the road and admire New England's spectacular foliage season. According to Steve Roberge, Extension forestry specialist and professor of natural resources at the University of New Hampshire, we should expect to see Mother Nature put on a brightly colored show this fall. University of New Hampshire /articles/harnessing-the-power-of-the-sea-for-renewable-energy/?sc=rsin /articles/harnessing-the-power-of-the-sea-for-renewable-energy/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:05:46 EST The Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), led by the University of New Hampshire, is working to develop the technology and skills that will help unlock the power of the sea as a renewable source of energy. University of New Hampshire /articles/targeted-home-systems-to-remove-pfas-more-cost-effective-than-system-wide-solutions/?sc=rsin /articles/targeted-home-systems-to-remove-pfas-more-cost-effective-than-system-wide-solutions/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:05:24 EST PFAS, the potentially cancer-causing chemicals known as 'forever chemicals', have become an increasing concern in home drinking water. Solutions to reduce the risk of exposure range from mandated municipal-level water treatment to under-the-sink home treatment systems. University of New Hampshire /articles/researchers-from-unh-and-northeastern-dig-into-history-to-uncover-a-king/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-from-unh-and-northeastern-dig-into-history-to-uncover-a-king/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:05:44 EST Archaeologists at the University of New Hampshire along with a historian at Northeastern University believe they have unearthed the long-lost homestead of King Pompey, an enslaved African who won his freedom and later became one of the first Black property owners in colonial New England. University of New Hampshire /articles/research-finds-pronoun-use-not-only-shaped-by-language-but-also-beliefs/?sc=rsin /articles/research-finds-pronoun-use-not-only-shaped-by-language-but-also-beliefs/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:05:25 EST Pronouns like "he" and "she" are at the center of much debate as society tries to shift to using more gender-inclusive pronouns like 'they'--especially when referring to those with identities that do not fit with traditional pronouns. University of New Hampshire /articles/media-availability-maple-syrup-experts-comment-on-warmer-winter-impacts-and-possible-tree-sap-alternatives/?sc=rsin /articles/media-availability-maple-syrup-experts-comment-on-warmer-winter-impacts-and-possible-tree-sap-alternatives/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:05:38 EST University of New Hampshire /articles/media-availability-expert-comments-on-structural-collapse-of-baltimore-bridge/?sc=rsin /articles/media-availability-expert-comments-on-structural-collapse-of-baltimore-bridge/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:05:13 EST In the aftermath of the collapse of Baltimore's Frances Scott Key Bridge, authorities are trying to figure out what went wrong and how the collision of the heavily traveled structure with a container cargo ship brought it crumbling down into the Patapsco River. Video shows the massive bridge buckling and tumbling into the water in a matter of seconds. Erin Bell, chair and professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of New Hampshire, is an expert on bridge construction and points to the structure of the bridge as a possible weakness. She can provide insight into how such a large span could come down so easily--sharing details on how bridges are made, what needs to happen to cause such a devastating collapse and if this could happen with other major bridges. University of New Hampshire /articles/unh-ingenuity-offers-unique-way-to-track-carbon-emissions-in-bodies-of-water/?sc=rsin /articles/unh-ingenuity-offers-unique-way-to-track-carbon-emissions-in-bodies-of-water/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:05:56 EST Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are not typically associated with water ways, like streams and rivers, but emerging research shows that water bodies play an important role in storing and releasing carbon dioxide. University of New Hampshire /articles/expert-comment-princess-kate-s-questionable-photo-and-health-rumors-fracture-public-trust-in-british-monarchy/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-comment-princess-kate-s-questionable-photo-and-health-rumors-fracture-public-trust-in-british-monarchy/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:05:19 EST University of New Hampshire /articles/researchers-evaluate-accuracy-of-online-health-news-using-easily-accessible-ai/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-evaluate-accuracy-of-online-health-news-using-easily-accessible-ai/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:05:35 EST Researchers at the University of New Hampshire developed a new machine learning model, an application of artificial intelligence, that news services, like social media outlets, could easily use to better screen medical news stories for accuracy. University of New Hampshire /articles/media-advisory-unh-experts-comment-on-once-in-a-lifetime-total-solar-eclipse/?sc=rsin /articles/media-advisory-unh-experts-comment-on-once-in-a-lifetime-total-solar-eclipse/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:05:49 EST University of New Hampshire /articles/experts-comment-on-aiming-for-a-romantic-relationship-at-any-stage-of-life/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-comment-on-aiming-for-a-romantic-relationship-at-any-stage-of-life/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:05:19 EST Valentine's Day is right around the corner and love is in the air. Will Cupid's arrow target true love, or will it miss the mark? Cherub or not, experts at the University of New Hampshire share valuable insights into what it takes to build a healthy romantic relationship, in person or online, at any age. University of New Hampshire /articles/expert-available-to-offer-insight-on-250th-anniversary-of-the-boston-tea-party/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-to-offer-insight-on-250th-anniversary-of-the-boston-tea-party/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:05:41 EST As tea arrives from all over the country for the reenactment of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, historians say a possible peaceful resolution in 1773 could have changed history. Eliga Gould, a professor of history at the University of New Hampshire and an expert on the American Revolution, said the actions of Boston's Sons of Liberty dumping more than 300 crates of tea from the British East India Company into Boston Harbor on Dec. 16, 1773, was a pivotal event in the American Revolution. University of New Hampshire /articles/research-finds-water-quality-in-gulf-of-mexico-improves-when-adding-social-costs-to-carbon-emissions/?sc=rsin /articles/research-finds-water-quality-in-gulf-of-mexico-improves-when-adding-social-costs-to-carbon-emissions/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:25:41 EST Research led by the University of New Hampshire took a closer look at what would happen to agriculture if there was an extra cost, or so-called social cost, added to fossil fuels, which are essential for making fertilizer used in farming. University of New Hampshire