Tag: Environment
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UGA entrusted with archaeological collection from American Museum of Natural History
The University of Georgia Laboratory of Archaeology has received an extensive archaeological collection that includes…
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New model maps likelihood of Ebola spillovers
Ecologists at the University of Georgia have developed a model that maps the likelihood of…
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Georgia Grinders Pecan Butter takes top prize at UGA’s 2017 Flavor of Georgia Contest
Harry and Jaime Foster, owners of Georgia Grinders Premium Nut Butters, walked away with the…
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Student entrepreneurs take center stage at UGA’s inaugural FABricate competition
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences celebrated the finale of its…
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UGA scientists develop new equation to help farmers fight late freezes
Atmospheric scientists at the University of Georgia have recently developed a simplified set of equations…
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U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter visits the UGA Oyster Hatchery
Congressman Buddy Carter toured the oyster hatchery at the University of Georgia Marine Extension and…
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Deadly raccoon roundworm can infect humans without symptoms, new UGA study finds
Although this “raccoon roundworm” was believed to cause severe problems and even death in people…
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Shades of Green: Scientists and engineers help turn ocean plastic into new products
Engineers and polymer scientists with the UGA’s New Materials Institute help a company turn ocean…
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More mosquito species than previously thought may transmit Zika
Zika virus could be transmitted by more mosquito species than those currently known, according to…
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Rabun County’s Ladybug Farms awarded UGA students’ latest tiny house
Georgia Organics, UGA team up again to provide housing to young Georgia farmers
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‘Atmospheric rivers’ associated with California flooding also common in the Southeast
University of Georgia geography and atmospheric sciences researchers provide the first detailed climatological analysis of…
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Finalists selected for UGA’s Flavor of Georgia contest
Judges have selected 33 products to compete in the final round of the University of…
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UGA scientists use robots and drones to accelerate plant genetic research, improve crop yield
A team of UGA researchers is developing a robotic system of all-terrain rovers and unmanned…
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Extension viticulture specialist to help state’s vineyards
UGA Extension recently hired its first full-time wine grape Extension specialist.
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Coal burning linked to toxic contaminants found in raccoons
University of Georgia and University of Florida researchers have shown that the toxic elements in…
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Study identifies the Southeast’s most diverse and imperiled waterways
After more than a year of data collection, analysis and mapping, the University of Georgia…
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Sundance film ‘Chasing Coral’ features UGA ecologist James W. Porter
“Chasing Coral” follows scientists charting the loss of coral reefs around the world.
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Researchers receive Moore Foundation grant to study the global ocean microbiome
A $1.3 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will allow University of…
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White ibis salmonella shedding increases with urbanization, new UGA study finds
The more urbanized a place is, the more white ibises there are carrying salmonella-the same…
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Eat and be eaten: Invasive scavengers in Hawaii alter island nutrient cycle
Researchers from the University of Georgia have found that invasive species on Hawaii Island, or…
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UGA researchers calculating northern bobwhite population, survival rates
University of Georgia researchers have been tasked with figuring out how many northern bobwhites are…
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UGA students awarded grants for sustainability solutions
The University of Georgia awarded $40,000 to fund 11 interdisciplinary student projects through the Office…
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Experts to discuss economy, livestock regulations, 2018 farm bill at Georgia Ag Forecast
The Georgia Ag Forecast seminar series will be held Jan. 18-27. University of Georgia agricultural…
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UGA named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists
The University of Georgia received a Bronze Bicycle Friendly University award by the League of…
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