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This April people from all over the United States will travel to Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the 鈥渟hot heard round the world鈥� when the colony鈥檚 militia, known as minutemen, faced off against British troops at Concord鈥檚 North Bridge. Eliga Gould, a professor of history at the University of New Hampshire and an expert on the American Revolution, can offer insight into events leading up to the start of the Revolutionary War, the importance of the first battle, the iconic minuteman statue that stands at the site and other little-known historical facts.

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In the wee hours of Saturday morning, March 29, all across northeastern United States and Canada, people will be treated to a rare partial eclipse as the moon passes between the Earth and the sun during sunrise. John Gianforte, director of the University of New Hampshire鈥檚 observatory and Extension associate professor of space science education can speak about the uniqueness of this event, that New England will have some of the best views and how to watch the event safely.

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The University of New Hampshire and its partners at the University of New England celebrate a newly patented surface-based sensing technology that introduces a novel approach to real-time molecular detection with potential applications in biomanufacturing, environmental monitoring and pathogen detection and chemical monitoring.

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Whether you鈥檙e in a committed relationship, swiping to find that special someone or taking a break from dating, as Valentine鈥檚 Day approaches it鈥檚 obvious that love is in the air. Experts from the University of New Hampshire share some advice to pinpoint your partner鈥檚 passion, design dating that fits you鈥攏o matter your age鈥攁nd how to navigate today鈥檚 technology to better make that love connection.

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New Year鈥檚 eve is in the rearview mirror but those resolutions are front and center and if you鈥檙e already struggling to keep them that is perfectly normal.

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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.

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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 鈥� especially if it aligns with their own interests in the environment.

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It鈥檚 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.

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DURHAM, N.H.鈥�(November 6, 2024)鈥擱esearch led by the University of New Hampshire sheds light on how coyotes, North America鈥檚 most successful predators, are responding to various environmental pressures, including human development, hunting and competition with larger carnivores. Surprisingly, the study鈥檚 findings suggest that human hunting practices may actually contribute to increasing the number of coyotes.

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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.

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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鈥檚 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.

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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.

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PFAS, the potentially cancer-causing chemicals known as 鈥榝orever chemicals鈥�, 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.

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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.

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Pronouns like 鈥漢e鈥� and 鈥渟he鈥� are at the center of much debate as society tries to shift to using more gender-inclusive pronouns like 鈥榯hey鈥欌�攅specially when referring to those with identities that do not fit with traditional pronouns.

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In the aftermath of the collapse of Baltimore鈥檚 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鈥攕haring 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.

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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.

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