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Daily HeadlinesAugust 1, 2018

Researcher John Volin discusses the history of the state’s forests, and current threats from climate change, blights, and invasive species. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Illustration)

Connecticut’s Forests Today a Far Cry from Towering Giants of Old

'We tend to look at deforestation in areas like the tropics, but we should also look at what is happening in our own backyard,' says researcher John Volin. Read more.

Lactation consultant Marisa Merlo helps maternity patient Bekkilyn Toone breastfeed her newborn son in UConn Health's labor and delivery unit. (Kristin Wallace/UConn Health Photo)

UConn First Hospital in State to Host Milk Depot for Newborns

The service will distribute donated, pasteurized human milk to babies in fragile health, to boost their chances of survival and healthy development. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

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UConn in the News

Washington Post

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Phys.org

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Engineering 360

‘Smart’ Machine Components Signal When They Are Worn or Damaged

The Advocate

Study: LGB Youth More Likely to Be Obese, at Risk for Diabetes

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