Tag: Research
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New molecule could treat shingles, herpes viruses
Current medications are ineffective, carry dangerous side effects.
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Kids who lose WIC lose nutrition
Study finds one-year gap can lead to 20% reduction in diet’s nutritional quality.
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Student loan debt may make mental health issues worse
Reddit and Twitter posts show student loan borrowers are sad and angry.
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Adversity can accelerate brain aging among Black Americans
Stress, hardship may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
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AI could improve assessments of childhood creativity
Researchers seek to increase reliability of evaluations on creativity assessments.
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Monarchs’ white spots aid migration
Monarchs with large white spots fly more efficiently, making migration easier.
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Fewer meals may prevent Type 2 diabetes, obesity
Reducing meals and cutting out midnight snacks may optimize gut health.
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Colorful foods improve athletes’ vision
Visual range is a critical asset for top athletes in almost any sport.
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Study shows need for more female STEM leadership
The percentage of women in federal STEM jobs hasn’t changed since 2005.
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Understanding how couples integrate finances
UGA researchers check how lifestyle affects approach to joint accounts.
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Researcher awarded $3.2M to study child brain development
New study investigates how environment can affect neurocognitive development.
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Vaccine hesitancy persists among parents
Some parents have concerns about childhood vaccines, like the MMR and flu shots.
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Researchers create antimicrobial ‘superfoam’
The three-dimensional foam conducts electricity, cleans polluted water.
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‘Play deserts’ common throughout Deep South, Southwest
Physical activity is key to health, but much of the U.S. lacks play areas.
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Joro spiders aren’t scary. They’re shy.
New study suggests massive spiders are gentle giants and mean people no harm.
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College degrees seem elusive to many young students
1 in 6 high school students want a bachelor’s degree but don’t think they’ll get…
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Applying blockchain to digital advertising
New study checks potential applications, anti-fraud possibilities of blockchain.
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UGA researchers discover new planet outside solar system
The exoplanet was detected using machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence.
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One in five suicides involved intimate partner problems
20% of suicides were related to issues like breakups, conflict and divorce.
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Study offers insights into movement of wild pigs
Research highlights the potential for problems when pigs are relocated.
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Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic
Moms who gave birth during the pandemic were given more, stronger prescriptions.
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Engineering a Community
Developing student leaders
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Meet the I-STEM Complex
Buildings with personality
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Dominating over junk food on social media
Study finds healthier foods can be made more appealing through a few simple steps.
