Category: Science & Technology
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New composite material has potential for medical use
The materials incorporate cotton and are stretchable and breathable.
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Using snakes to monitor Fukushima radiation
Researchers use GPS trackers on rat snakes to track movements at Fukushima.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in cattle
Harmful bacteria are hiding in livestock; traditional methods aren’t finding them.
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UGA part of federal grant to preserve imperiled plants
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is among four conservation organizations in Georgia.
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Antelope’s fate shrouded by social, political forces
The story of South Africa’s oribi mirrors conservation issues for other iconic species.
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UGA part of $40M grant for NMR network
UGA’s Art Edison is co-principal investigator for the NSF-funded project.
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Karen Burg named vice president for research at UGA
She brings ‘exemplary record of leadership experience’ to research enterprise.
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Protein in prostate cancer may inhibit tumor growth
Researchers identified the protein responsible for cancer’s aggressiveness.
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Hu named among 20 most influential academics in smart manufacturing
Hu’s research focuses on assembly and manufacturing systems.
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Mercury decreased in brown watersnakes, study reveals
The snakes tested recently show a significant drop in this toxic element.
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New peanut has a wild past and domesticated present
Researchers dig into the past to create new varieties to improve production.
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New research may explain shortages in STEM careers
The study focuses on students who change plans within the pipeline.
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Researchers find target to fight antibiotic resistance
The significance of a molecule in bacteria was previously unknown.
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The cicadas are coming
Billions of periodical cicadas and their songs set to fill the spring air.
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Targeted methods to control the spread of COVID-19
New research analyzes more palatable alternatives to pandemic mandates.
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Creating equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Carlos Barrow helps design and build research tools and more.
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Sensors eliminate sparking risk in hydrogen vehicles
Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles – electric cars without the plug – made safer.
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How to keep automated electric vehicles safe
Researchers identify cybersecurity weaknesses that could threaten cars’ safety.
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Three faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Shepherd, Moran, Robinson recognized for extraordinary scientific achievement.
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Adapting technology to serve students during the pandemic
Jim Henneberger implemented big changes in School of Law.
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Shepherd elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professor was also elected to the National Academy of Engineering this year.
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UGA engineers are tackling single-use plastics
Jenna Jambeck shifting paradigm of waste management to proactive management.
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New infrastructure approach could save millions
UGA researchers develop more robust model for assessing bridge repairs.
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People may trust computers more than humans
New research shows that people are more likely to rely on algorithms.
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