Category: Science & Technology
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Boons, Ferguson-Noel elected to National Academy of Inventors
They are the 13th and 14th UGA faculty members to receive this honor.
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Hurricane’s effects killed sturgeon in Apalachicola River
Juvenile fish, though, showed resiliency in the years since the Category 5 storm.
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Tofurkey isn’t all about tofu anymore
Student is working to find sources of plant-based protein in new places.
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Smart home hubs leave users vulnerable to hackers
Machine learning programs can give hackers insight into your daily habits.
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Recycling oyster shells from farm to shore
University of Georgia alumnus Zachary Brendel gives new life to discarded things.
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The history of candy corn
People have strong feelings about this particular Halloween treat.
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The Bulldogs behind the perfect jack-o’-lantern
Ten years is average time it takes to see a new variety through the trial…
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Advancing the world’s first honeybee vaccine
UGA partners with Dalan Animal Health to develop a vaccine that could help beekeepers.
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New cohort of STEM leadership fellows announced
The academy is designed to support STEM faculty from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Project examines how trees’ cells work during winter dormancy
The three-year, $2.7-million project is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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AI answers the call for quail information
Artificial intelligence gives wildlife managers the ability to gather the data they need.
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Research team receives $15.8M to modify poplar for bioproducts
Researchers to reengineer poplar trees to produce alternatives to petroleum-based products.
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Using spray drones in agriculture
The goal is to equip farmers with information that can help them do their job.
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UGA’s Jenna Jambeck awarded MacArthur grant
The “Genius Grant” is the latest of the researcher’s accolades.
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Genetic sequencing could contain future COVID-19 variants
Study finds travel bans are ineffective at containing new disease outbreaks.
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Joye selected for Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration
The award recognizes her contribution to the development of marine technology.
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Diverse landscapes at the heart of bee conservation
A mix of buildings and forest increases the number of species of bees.
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Did my computer say it best?
Research finds trust in algorithmic advice from computers can blind us to mistakes.
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Current vaccine approach not enough to eradicate measles
New study models the feasibility of eliminating measles and rubella.
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Researchers discover potential treatment for Chagas disease
The new drug completely eliminates T. cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas.
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Contact between wild birds and backyard chickens is risky
Pathogens can be transmitted between the two and can even transfer to humans.
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Researchers developing tools to predict next pandemic
$1M National Science Foundation grant will fund disease forecasting.
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Prehistoric fish may be poised for a comeback
New evidence reveals sturgeon may be reproducing for the first time in over 50 years.
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Researchers introduce rapid diagnostic test for Listeria
It could help food processors identify contamination early.
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