Category: Research
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More than a quarter of college students use CBD products at least once a month
Over 29% of college students use CBD monthly to handle anxiety, stress and sleeping problems.
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Why do wombats have square poop?
Wombat poop is shaped like a cube. Why? Likely to communicate with other wombats.
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Opioid use linked to higher risk of C. difficile infection
Opioids may put patients at higher risk of developing potentially deadly infections.
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Fall Research Summit participants look to face challenges, build on opportunities
The summit examined how to propel UGA’s research enterprise to the next level.
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Using video games to get kids interested in learning
A UGA-developed video game proves more effective at educating children than traditional classroom activities.
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Youth experiencing economic hardship at higher risk of suicide, suicidal thoughts
Improving sleep quality may guard against mental health problems in children.
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Clean, old-fashioned collaboration
Engineering the future of health care at UGA and Georgia Tech.
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Mindfulness could help strengthen relationships
Staying in the moment can help couples tackle challenges together and improve their relationship.
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NSF grant renewed to protect Georgia coastlines
Funded by an NSF grant, the program is considered the largest Georgia coast research project.
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In a good mood? Maybe it’s time for your next masterpiece
Positive emotions may lead to more creative actions.
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Medical, recreational cannabis dispensaries lead to reduced opioid prescriptions
Medical marijuana isn’t one size fits all but could help mitigate prescription painkiller crisis.
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Happy hour with co-workers can be a double-edged sword
New study highlights the possible stress social invites may have on workers.
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Dan Geller named director of startups in Innovation Gateway
This role helps UGA faculty, staff and students through the startup process.
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Student motivation may shape study habits, grades
Students who focus on mastering educational material rather than chasing a high grade tend to…
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National Science Foundation awards $5M to College of Education for science education
The NSF grant awarded to UGA will support science teachers and elevate the science teaching…
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Finding meaning in your work may prevent burnout
Thinking your work makes a difference can mean the difference between sticking it out and…
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Mini satellites, major impact
The University of Georgia’s Small Satellite Research Lab celebrates five years of student-driven space exploration…
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Experts feared a disease rebound after COVID-19. It didn’t happen.
Sexually transmitted diseases and flu cases stayed low after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UGA computing professor wins Google Research Award to develop AI safety
The award will develop a program focused on improving artificial intelligence safety literacy.
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Technology use, work force engagement linked to better social health among older Americans
Older adults who use smartphones and computers are more socially engaged than their less tech-savvy…
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Reimagining insurance and climate resilience
Funded by a $1.5 million NSF grant, UGA and Duke are launching the Center for…
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The honey bee secret to staying clean and healthy
Bees actively manufacture hydrogen peroxide inside their hives, turning stored food into a colony-wide defense…
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‘You’re not alone’ can go a long way for adolescents
Social support can be the difference between life and death for children.
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No tricks, only treats: Bats glow under ultraviolet light
Six bat species emit a green glow under UV light. Researchers want to know why.
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