Category: Uncategorized
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Storing seeds for the future
UGA’s Griffin campus sows seeds to store, aiding plant preservation and research.
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Russian invasion at Chernobyl puts future research in limbo
UGA researchers, along with international scientists, put Chernobyl studies on hold.
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Active video games provide alternative workout
New to exercise? You may find it easier to stick with exergames than aerobics.
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COVID-19 pandemic fueled massive growth in green industry
Sales are likely to revert to normal levels, but some buyers will be hooked.
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Color the World Bright
Artists from Color the World Bright are beautifying Georgia.
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How you think about money affects what you do with it
Changing how you think about spending money can change your financial behavior.
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The science and secrets of four-leaf clovers
Four-leaf clover spotting isn’t easy, but Vincent Pennetti shows how to “make your own luck.”
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Does daylight saving time affect marathon runners?
Research shows it can have an impact and not necessarily for the best.
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A Mind Matter
Parkinson’s researcher at UGA makes progress in treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Physical activity may protect your brain as you age
Even just a few more steps a day benefits cognitive function.
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Joro spiders likely to spread beyond Georgia
New research suggests the invasive Joro spider could colonize the East Coast.
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Research in plant genomics is answering big biological questions
Buell’s plant genomics research has led to breakthroughs across several fields.
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Fungal infections cost U.S. $6.7B in a year
Fungal infections doubled hospital costs and a patient’s risk of death.
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Researchers discover when pollen comes of age
The study determined when pollen begins expressing its own genome.
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‘Eagle killer’ research wins Newcomb Cleveland Prize
It’s for the best research article or report published in Science each year.
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Learning in the lab can continue at a distance
Study evaluated 23 programs at institutions across the country.
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Archaeology Lab preserves Puerto Rican history
The artifacts range from thousands of years to just a few centuries old.
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Talent and drive elevated Wilkins at Georgia
Wilkins was a force in college basketball during his time in Athens from 1979-82.
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Defense treaties affect support of military action
People think the U.S. has an obligation to keep promises—even if it costs lives.
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First Black women’s tennis player dominated the courts
Natalie Frazier Jenkins was the perfect fit for the UGA program.
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Agricultural fungicides may be driving resistance
Drugs used to fight fungal diseases in plants are causing resistance to human medications.
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New project tracks coyotes through metro Atlanta
Using cameras and collars, UGA researchers aim to understand wildlife movements, geography.
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‘Smart’ greenhouses could slash electricity costs
A lighting control system could reduce electrical costs by as much as 33%.
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Geography affects mental health care
People in urban areas had better access to care and lower copays than rural areas.
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