Category: Research
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UGA research evaluates bat activity in winter
The research found that forest management efforts are supporting healthy bat populations.
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Storm surge virtual reality simulation designed to save lives
Co-developed by UGA for coastal residents, it’s now available for download.
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CAES vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds
Doctoral student leads study to increase the concentration of an anti-cancer compound in plants.
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Dietetics director talks different types of carbs
Emma Laing, clinical professor and director of dietetics in the College of Family and Consumer…
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Uncovering dementia’s environmental triggers
Meta-analysis highlights the impact of traffic, walkability and natural spaces on cognitive health.
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Handa, Orlando named Regents’ Entrepreneurs
This honor acknowledges faculty who have transformed research into commercial applications.
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Burnout from financial stress may lower job satisfaction
If you’re stressed from one part of life, those worries could spill over into other…
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Eight professors named NAI Senior Members
This year’s UGA inductees represent a record for the institution.
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UGA professor wins 2025 Sloan Fellowship
Award recognizes outstanding early-career faculty for creative, innovative scientific research.
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Ultrasounds could help process edible flowers as food ingredients
Flowers like marigolds and roses may have a place in sustainable food production.
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Study unveils dust patterns over time in the North Pacific
The paper reveals over 40 years worth of seasonal and annual dust patterns.
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UGA food safety expert explains expiration dates
Misunderstanding food labels can lead consumers to waste food and money.
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Human presence at waterholes may change animal behavior
Researchers found that mammals visited waterholes the same amount while tourists were watching, but not…
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Free workshop series celebrates research data this February
This year’s data education week reflects on data ownership and usage.
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Institute for AI awards first interdisciplinary seed grants
New grant program builds upon institute’s 40 years of discovery and innovation.
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UGA tops $600M in R&D expenditures for first time in FY 2024
This record high marks the university’s sixth consecutive year of growth.
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CAES researchers study how parasitic wasps use viruses to ensure survival
The research was supported by a $1.1 million award from the National Science Foundation.
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CAES scientists discover how cyst nematodes attack crops
Researchers are closer to understanding how cyst nematodes can co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system.
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Vacations are good for employee well-being, and the effects are long lasting
Unplug from work and engage in physical activities while on vacation.
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The Oglethorpe Echo receives $50,000 JournalismAI and Google News Initiative grant
The grant will enable The Echo to explore best practices to implement AI technologies.
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CAES food scientists study essential oil coatings to improve shelf life of organic produce
Critzer and Dunn will test essential oils as coatings for fruits grown in Georgia.
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Being born into poverty negatively affects children’s behavior
Children born into poor families are more likely to act out but where they grow…
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UGA student wins contest to name an Earth quasi-moon
Close to 3,000 people from more than 90 countries submitted entries.
