Tag: Research
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Low to moderate stress is good for you
Mild stress levels force your body to optimize cognition and body function.
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Tofurkey isn’t all about tofu anymore
Student is working to find sources of plant-based protein in new places.
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Smart home hubs leave users vulnerable to hackers
Machine learning programs can give hackers insight into your daily habits.
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The Bulldogs behind the perfect jack-o’-lantern
Ten years is average time it takes to see a new variety through the trial…
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Project examines how trees’ cells work during winter dormancy
The three-year, $2.7-million project is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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AI answers the call for quail information
Artificial intelligence gives wildlife managers the ability to gather the data they need.
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Genetic sequencing could contain future COVID-19 variants
Study finds travel bans are ineffective at containing new disease outbreaks.
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Study offers new perspective on the 2008 housing crash
UGA researchers dig into the causes of the mid-2000s housing price surge.
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Diverse landscapes at the heart of bee conservation
A mix of buildings and forest increases the number of species of bees.
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Correcting peers is key in small-group learning
Telling fellow students they are wrong can help everyone in the group learn.
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Motherhood at work: Exploring maternal mental health
Postpartum is affecting mental health at work. What can companies do about it?
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Did my computer say it best?
Research finds trust in algorithmic advice from computers can blind us to mistakes.
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Wildfires disproportionately affect the poor
Low-income homeowners are at higher risk of wildfires and canceled insurance.
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‘Service with a smile’ costs more than you think
Forcing a smile at work is leading to burnout and exhaustion.
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Current vaccine approach not enough to eradicate measles
New study models the feasibility of eliminating measles and rubella.
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Researchers discover potential treatment for Chagas disease
The new drug completely eliminates T. cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas.
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The way you talk to your child about math matters
Parents’ responses to children’s math success, failure linked to motivation, anxiety.
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Do students gain weight in college?
Is the freshman 15 a myth? University resources help with weight gain.
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City-based soda pop taxes don’t effectively reduce sugar consumption
Soda taxes reduce soda purchases, but they don’t reduce sugar consumption.
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Contact between wild birds and backyard chickens is risky
Pathogens can be transmitted between the two and can even transfer to humans.
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Physically active teens more likely to vape
Physically active adolescents up to 23% more likely to vape than sedentary ones.
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75% of teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise
Feeling safe at school may be linked to higher physical activity levels.
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Georgians in 71 counties lack methadone clinic access within a 15-minute drive
Federally qualified health centers could help fill this health care gap.
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Prehistoric fish may be poised for a comeback
New evidence reveals sturgeon may be reproducing for the first time in over 50 years.
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