Tag: Environment

Seafloor mud volcanoes and brine pools reveal info on their microbial processes

A new study by a biogeochemist at the University of Georgia and her colleagues has…
UGA had major impact on Georgia’s economy in 2008

The University of Georgia had a large economic impact on Georgia’s economy in 2008 despite…
UGA study investigating salmonella illnesses

A new University of Georgia study suggests that health agencies investigating Salmonella illnesses should consider…
Link between unexploded munitions in oceans and cancer

During a research trip to Puerto Rico, ecologist James Porter took samples from underwater nuclear…
Salmonella in peanuts

For the second time in two years, a nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis has been tied…
Genome sequence shows sorghum’s immense potential

Southerners may best know sorghum as sweet, biscuit-topping syrup. But the small grain’s uses range…
UGA study may give hope that ivory-billed woodpeckers still around

Until credible sightings popped up three years ago, the scientific world was in agreement that…
U.N. Climate Change Conference considers ancient soil replenishment technique for global warming

Scientists, environmental groups and policymakers forging the next world climate agreement see biochar not only…
UGA’s newest eminent scholar to expand bioenergy research efforts

Harry Gilbert, who has worked extensively on carbohydrate enzymes, focusing primarily on how these biocatalysts…
UGA Housing diverts 47,500 pounds of carpet from landfill

The University of Georgia Department of Housing recently was recognized by InterfaceFLOR – the world’s…
Soybean grant gives researchers tools to unravel better bean

For millennia, people have grown soybeans and turned them into many useful products. But when…
Black bear conservation efforts have strong support from public

A new survey by the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources…
Study helps clarify role of soil microbes in global warming

Current models of global climate change predict warmer temperatures will increase the rate that bacteria…
Georgia college football game goes green

The University of Georgia has partnered with Georgia Power who will provide Green Energy for…
The Georgia review and the UGA’s Odum School of Ecology partner for Jekyll Island programs

The Georgia Review, in partnership with the University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology, will…
UGA study reveals ecosystem-level consequences of frog extinctions

A University of Georgia study that is the first to comprehensively examine an ecosystem before…
Odum School presents EcoFocus environmental film festival Oct. 23-26 in Athens

The University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology will present a 4-day environmental film festival…
UGA Odum School researcher creates tool demonstrating profitabliity of organic farming

Research at the Agroecology Laboratory at the UGA Odum School of Ecology has led to…
Donors supply funds to repair UGA telescope; full viewing schedule restored

Thanks to the generosity of several donors, the University of Georgia Observatory’s 24-inch telescope, which…
UGA Odum School undergraduated help provide game day recycling

A student volunteer-based effort spearheaded by University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology undergraduates has…
Shallow-water corals more resistant to bleaching than deeper corals

Stressed corals lose the symbiotic algae that help them survive in a process known as…
UGA leads effort to swat down major vegetable disease

In the Southeast, thrips are tomato and pepper farmers’ No. 1 enemy. The tiny, plant-feeding…
Study: Spices may protect against high blood sugar

Herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants, and a new University of Georgia study suggests…
Research shows link between thunderstorms and asthma attacks

In the first in-depth study of its kind ever done in the Southeastern United States,…