Category: Research
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UGA researchers identify 19 viruses in sea turtles
New study has identified previously unknown viruses that may pose a risk to turtles.
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There are weasels in Georgia
UGA researchers located the hard-to-find species using a new wildlife monitoring strategy.
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Striving for perfection could impact well-being of gifted youth
AP tests, GPA tracking and looming college decisions add to stress for high school students.
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Interviewing with AI? Try not to let the robot affect your behavior
AI makes hiring faster, but it can’t tell when candidates exaggerate.
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Vaccine protects against multiple fungal infections without hurting the gut
New UGA vaccine protects against bad fungi while not harming good ones.
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It’s tiny, fuzzy and kind of cute. But it could cause serious problems for Georgia.
UGA experts are tracking the pasture mealybug’s arrival.
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Creepy, crawly critters
See inside the UGA Insect Zoo.
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Are Joro spiders outcompeting Georgia’s native spiders?
New study suggests there isn’t much overlap between the diets of Joro and native spiders.
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Extreme heat and childhood adversity linked to drinking patterns in older adults
The decision to crack open a beer on a hot day may be about more…
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Blue light is bad for your eyes. But how bad is it?
Blue light may impair the eye’s ability to distinguish fine detail.
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Shark DNA could hold answers to how we age
New study marks the first time predictive models successfully estimated the age of sharks.
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It’s not just flowers that help the pollinators. Grass can too.
Centipedegrass may provide an overlooked food source for bees.
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New imaging system documents seizures in real time
Watch a 3D video of a seizure event from start to finish.
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Unsocial kids may be happier than you think
Children who play alone at recess aren’t necessarily lonely.
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Mental health workers may hold negative beliefs about people who misuse opioids
Mental health workers may hold harsher views toward people with opioid addiction.
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Could social media change your travel plans?
Social media posts may be how you choose your next vacay spot.
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UGA scientists need your help to stop an invasive hornet
Early detection of yellow-legged hornets in Georgia is critical to protecting honeybees and agriculture.
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The future is jelly
Could one of Georgia’s marine species could help solve problems beyond the ocean?
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What’s in it for me? People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them
Framing cleanup efforts as a way to meet people or exercise can boost pro-environmental behaviors.
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Does court-ordered community service work?
Court-ordered community doesn’t appear to reduce costs, rehabilitate offenders or provide restitution.
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Gut feelings: How stress may reshape the microbiome and influence brain health
Even minor stressors can leave a measurable “fingerprint” on your gut microbiome, altering its composition.
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There are gaps in food access in Georgia, but not where you’d expect
People experiencing food insecurity may struggle finding resources in higher income areas.
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Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they help people learn the market?
Individual traders benefit from the information provided by experts hosted on podcasts.
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Preparing teachers to support students with asthma
One in 12 children has asthma, making it the most common chronic condition in kids.…
