News and Education
36% of Americans get science news at lease a few times a week and three-in-ten actively seek it. Most get science news from general news outlets, at the University of Delaware we place a premium on the translation and transfer of our research findings to the public for the advancement of scientific knowledge and society.
We encourage you to “stay connected” to UD research by joining one of our resources below: our The University of Delaware uses and encourages official use of the following social media networks:
For more information, please contact Tracey Bryant, Director for Research Communications, at (302) 831-8185.
UD Research News
Members of the press, contact us at 302-831-NEWS or visit the Media Relations website.
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Designing protein building blocks for advanced materials
POSTED: February 5, 2026
UD researchers design protein fragments that self-assemble under extreme conditions
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Delaware Biotechnology Institute director appointed
POSTED: February 2, 2026
Recognized research leader, collaborative force heading up biotech hub
The neuroscience of eating
POSTED: January 29, 2026
UD professor discovers neural network that could unlock the mystery of how we decide what food is rewarding
Purpose matters
POSTED: January 27, 2026
Research from UD Assistant Professor Heather Farmer shows that purpose in life can protect cognitive function
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Bringing hidden magnetic states to light
POSTED: January 21, 2026
UD researchers develop optical method to detect magnetic behavior of antiferromagnets, paving the way for advanced computing and quantum technologies
Star power
POSTED: January 20, 2026
UD graduate student helps lead global effort to reveal universe’s hidden wonders
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Working through pain
POSTED: January 20, 2026
UD physical therapy research highlights arthritis’s toll on the workforce — and the path forward
Environmental innovation in action
POSTED: January 13, 2026
Students pitch real-life solutions to state leaders
Making the invisible visible
POSTED: January 7, 2026
UD physicist’s invention expands our knowledge of the universe, particle physics
Innovation Ambassador: Sagar Doshi
POSTED: January 5, 2026
Leveraging UD’s innovation ecosystem to develop next-generation wearable technologies
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News Coverage
So you’ve made a major research discovery and you’re ready to report it to the world. Before proceeding further, you need to make sure your findings are properly protected. Is there an invention or technique that should be patented, for example?
If your results already are adequately protected, contact the Research Communications Initiative in the Office of Communications and Marketing. The staff and their colleagues can work with you to develop a news article, pitch the story to major media, or help to arrange a press conference if appropriate.
The University’s research discoveries are published on:
- UDaily, the University’s online news service.
- Research News, an online news service available on the University’s Research Web site.
- News releases to local, regional, national, and international science reporters and other online news services.
- The Messenger, UD’s award-winning magazine.
Documenting Field Research
UD researchers get involved in amazing fieldwork, these guidelines are designed to help you capture the best possible video, images and audio for telling your research story. If you’re heading out into the field, contact OCM-Research Communications so that we can plan appropriate coverage—whether a UDaily story, mini-documentary video, media interview or other outreach.
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