Tag: Environment
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Rumors of southern pine deaths have been exaggerated, UGA researchers say
Researchers at the University of Georgia have a message for Southern tree farmers worried about…
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UGA graduate students awarded Knauss Fellowships
Three University of Georgia graduate students studying ecology and marine science have been selected for…
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New study reveals mechanism regulating methane emissions in freshwater wetlands
Though they occupy a small fraction of the Earth’s surface, freshwater wetlands are the largest…
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Skidaway Institute participates in worldwide ocean snapshot
Scientists at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography joined researchers around the globe…
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Developing disease-resistant poultry may be solution for multiple virus issues
Poultry disease is an international issue, especially when there is an outbreak close to home.…
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Natural wilderness areas need buffer zones to protect from human development
Despite heavy development, the U.S. still has millions of acres of pristine wild lands. Coveted…
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UGA breaks ground on new turfgrass research and education facilities
More than 200 people gathered June 24 for a groundbreaking ceremony that brought new turfgrass…
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Recent UGA graduate wins national weather forecasting competition
Jordan McLeod, a University of Georgia graduate, recently took home top prize in the 2014-2015…
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Skidaway Institute to participate in worldwide ocean sampling day
Scientists at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will join researchers around the…
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UGA researcher named Pew scholar in the biomedical sciences
University of Georgia researcher Bob Schmitz was recently named a Pew scholar in the biomedical…
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EcoScapes to celebrate National Pollinator Week with garden program in Brunswick
The EcoScapes Sustainable Landscaping program at the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea…
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UGA researchers edit plant DNA using mechanism evolved in bacteria
Researchers at the University of Georgia have used a gene editing tool known as CRISPR/Cas…
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UGA ecologist publishes new book on monarch butterflies
Monarch butterflies are among the most recognizable—and beloved—butterflies in the world. Migratory monarchs in North…
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Largest gopher tortoise release in Georgia scheduled for June 5 near Waynesboro
Georgia’s gopher tortoise population will get a significant boost with the arrival of 153 tortoises…
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UGA’s sea turtle genetic fingerprinting research project featured in world report
Sea turtle researchers in the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources…
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Twilight tour to highlight work at UGA’s organic farm
Organic and sustainable agriculture experts from the University of Georgia will host their fourth annual…
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UGA researchers to host media, education day during Gulf of Mexico expedition
A team of UGA researchers and their colleagues in the ECOGIG—Ecosystem Impacts of Oil and…
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State Botanical Garden celebrates National Pollinator Week with webinar and walk
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, a public service and outreach unit of the University…
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UGA study assesses climate change vulnerability in Georgia
New research from the University of Georgia assesses the communities in the state most vulnerable…
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UGA study pinpoints the likeliest rodent sources of future human infectious diseases
Researchers at the University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology have developed a way to…
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UGA to host international conference on ecology, evolution of infectious diseases
More than 350 scientists from around the world will gather in Athens from May 26-29…
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Further assessment needed of dispersants used in response to oil spills
New commentary in Nature Reviews Microbiology by Samantha Joye of the University of Georgia and…
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UGA research finds geckos resistant to antibiotics, may pose risk to pet owners
Tokay geckos harbor bacteria that are resistant to a number of antibiotics, making them a…
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Physicians can play key role in preventing foodborne illness, says UGA’s Mike Doyle
Food safety awareness is key to understanding the food safety issues on the horizon, and…
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