The Role of Environmental DNA in Ecological Research: A New Frontier On August 22, 2024, a research team from Pennsylvania State University was awarded a $1.95 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct an innovative study on the fate of environmental DNA (eDNA) in streams. Led by Assistant Professor of Aquatic Ecology […]
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UConn’s Offshore Wind Study: Exploring Ecological Impact and Renewable Energy Future
UConn Researchers Set Sail for Wind Study: A New Era in Marine Science and Renewable Energy On September 4, 2024, researchers from the University of Connecticut (2024 USNews Ranking: 58) (UConn) embarked on a two-day voyage aboard the R/V Connecticut research vessel. This expedition aims to study the impact of offshore wind farms on marine […]
Virginia Tech’s Successful Biodiversity Survey in the Amazon Rainforest by Women Scientists
Virginia Tech Competes in $10 Million XPRIZE Rainforest On September 2, 2024, Virginia Tech successfully completed a 24-hour challenge in the XPRIZE Rainforest competition held in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. This competition aims to utilize automation technology to investigate biodiversity within the rainforest. Six teams made it to the finals, with the ultimate winner set […]
Application of Environmental DNA Technology in Aquatic Ecosystems Research
The Role of Environmental DNA in Monitoring Aquatic Biodiversity On August 22, 2024, a research team from Pennsylvania State University received a significant grant of $1.95 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct an innovative study on the fate of environmental DNA (eDNA) in streams. Led by Assistant Professor of Aquatic Ecology Daniel […]
UConn’s Marine Expedition: Exploring the Ecosystem of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
The Significance of Marine Research in Protected Areas: A Case Study of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument On August 15, 2024, the University of Connecticut (2024 USNews Ranking: 58) (UConn) launched its research vessel, the Connecticut, on a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, the only […]
