Category: Research

Should a chatbot manage your bank account? Probably not

When it comes to managing your personal finances, you may want to stick with your…
How social media can get people hooked on science

Using a casual tone and making pop culture references may make people more interested in…
Your childhood may haunt your relationships

Childhood trauma, like abuse or neglect, may bleed into romantic relationships in adulthood.
20% of fine particle pollution in southeastern U.S. comes from prescribed burns

More than 20% of the smoke pollution in the southeastern U.S. is from prescribed burns.
Could marigolds be the next superfood?

Marigolds may be the next big thing in plant-based protein.
Should you be worried about screwworms?

The flesh-eating insect is back in the U.S. for the first time in decades.
What causes hydroplaning? And how can you prevent it?

Reduce your speed and replace worn tires to keep wheels on the road and prevent…
Which GLP-1 medication is most effective for weight loss?

For non-diabetic patients, tirzepatide, or Zepbound, may be the answer.
Heat could pose threat to World Cup workers

This year’s FIFA World Cup host cities are known for being hot and muggy. That…
Rattlesnakes face increased risk of deadly infections

A deadly combination of fungal, bacterial and parasitic infections could push certain species of snakes…
Pay-to-play system prices out young soccer talent

Linking sports to childhood education leads to unequal resource distribution.
Support for adolescents in military families can improve their mental health

Relationships serve as safe havens for youth to develop self-coping skills.
The bite that can rewrite your diet — and the researchers trying to fight it

After a tick bite, eating foods like red meat can cause an allergic reaction in…
How to check for bedbugs and avoid bringing them home

Don’t want bedbugs to ruin your travel plans this season? Learn how and where to…
Managing your weight may keep your brain healthier for longer

Increases in BMI over time lead to faster cognitive decline.
Patients in low-income neighborhoods are less likely to receive cancer screenings

Federally funded health centers provide preventive care but may be missing the most vulnerable populations.
Are Asian needle ants your backyard’s next invasive threat?

The small but venomous needle ant’s sting can lead to anaphylactic shock.
Sustainability, tested daily: Inside UGA’s living laboratory

From climate research and food systems to waste reduction, UGA faculty and students are making…
Working Lands for Wildlife joins University of Georgia to expand conservation impact

The University of Georgia will receive $8.8 million over three years to help farmers restore…
Unlocking the secret of the root-knot nematode’s lifeline

Researchers successfully isolated the root-knot nematode feeding tube.
Franklin doctoral candidate wins $30K in Google-sponsored contest

Jane Odum’s AI tool enables on-the-ground reporting to strengthen disease surveillance in West Africa.
UGA program helps couples face challenges together

UGA’s ELEVATE program can help couples with children manage their stress and become stronger partners.
Artemis II set for Friday splashdown with UGA alumni-built technology onboard

Franklin College alumnus developed instrument used to help in the spacecraft’s air monitoring system.
Bird flu spread could be impacted by where waterfowl like to live

Understanding waterfowl movements could help scientists better predict where bird flu, or H5N1, might spread…