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Seal mothers care for deceased pups, exhibiting unique mammalian behavior in Antarctic predator species November 18, 2025 - A new paper by University of Rhode Island post-doctoral researchers Emily Sperou and Renato Borras-Chavez in the journal Polar Biology discusses a unique phenomenon observed in a reclusive Antarctic animal: postmortem attentive behavior, or PAB, in the solitary leopard seal. 
Researchers warn of invisible groundwater threats to aging urban infrastructure in the journal Nature Cities November 17, 2025 - Rising groundwater, resulting from climate change, poses a significant threat to coastal cities, says assistant professor of geosciences Christopher Russoniello in the journal Nature Cities. Russoniello recently co-published a commentary highlighting hazards that are often overlooked in urban infrastructure.
URI team creates tabletop blast device to study long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury November 13, 2025 - Molecular biologists pair with mechanical engineers for URI-built experimental model offering new way to look at TBI-related neurodegenerative disease
Microplastics in Narragansett Bay: Hotspots, pathways, and solutions November 10, 2025 - Dr. Sarah Davis '24, who received her Ph.D. in our Biological and Environmental Science program, will share ongoing microplastics research and results from recent studies examining how and where microplastics accumulate in the waters and sediments of Narragansett Bay. Davis joins Dr. Victoria Fulfer, Ph.D. ’24 for the presentation. 
URI climate scientist contributes to research illustrating future impacts of Antarctic ice sheet melting November 5, 2025 - Geosciences professor Ambarish Karmalkar is part of team using interactive modeling to predict impact of ice sheet meltwater discharge on climate and sea level.
Gobble report: Assessing wild turkeys in Rhode Island November 3, 2025 - New URI project launching this fall will study the state’s wild turkeys to better understand and maintain local population
Energy topics and voices at URI’s 2025 ‘Plugged Into Energy’ lecture series November 3, 2025 - The University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension Energy Literacy Initiative is hosting its annual Plugged Into Energy Research lecture series this fall. The goal is to increase literacy around energy topics of concern in Rhode Island. All are welcome.
CELS Chief Business Officer, Monica York, named among top 50 Women Leaders in Rhode Island October 31, 2025