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Vultures prefer roosting near civilization
Human-altered landscapes help the birds fly and provide more access to food.
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Bridging the health care gap in Athens-Clarke County
One doctor’s lesson to medical students: listen and learn from patients.
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#Nomakeup trend fails to discourage use of cosmetics
The ‘natural’ makeup look often requires more time and effort than you think.
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Pandemic housing status influenced mental health
Renting, living alone were pandemic mental health risk factors.
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Bulldogs make a statement with 37-0 win over No. 8 Arkansas
The No. 2-ranked Georgia football team was firing on all cylinders.
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High-risk individuals favor doctor’s offices for vaccines
Flu vaccine behaviors could inform future COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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Misuse of stimulants linked to other drug abuse
Students who use ‘study drugs’ tend to binge drink and use marijuana.
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Not a workaholic? You might have some of the same traits
Personality traits can fluctuate day to day based on circumstances.
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Joro spiders cloak north Georgia in their webs
Those huge spiders and webs are everywhere. What should we do?
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New heat exposure model can protect citizens
This has implications for the future as we move toward personalized heat exposure warnings.
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Sexual relationship norms affected by social media
New study shows what we consume online can shape views of consent and sexual activity.
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A history of colorism sheds light on discrimination today
New research provides case studies of the effect of skin tone.
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Dog parasite is developing resistance to treatments
Hookworms have evolved to evade all FDA approved medications used to kill them.
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Grant to grow Georgia’s behavioral health workforce
Researchers at UGA will train students to deliver services in high-need areas of the state.
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UGA to co-lead NSF center to study oceanic ecosystems
The center will be devoted to studying ocean’s microscopic world.
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Study reveals gophers’ biofluorescence
Researcher discovers that the underground species has a secret glow.
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Scientists find eco-friendly way to dye blue jeans
New dyeing technology is sustainable, uses less water and has better color payoff.
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Tracking wild peanut genes to improve crop resilience
DNA detectives show how important seed exchange is to food security.
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FDA-approved gout medicine could also battle COVID-19
UGA researchers found probenecid has potent antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2.
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Message in a (plastic) bottle
UGA’s waste management expert explores how plastics are affecting the nation’s waterways.
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Bulldogs kick off season with big win over Clemson
In the words of head coach Kirby Smart, “This is a special team.”
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UGA alumnus Wallace takes bronze at Paralympics
He won his first Paralympics medal in his third trip to the Games.
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Veterinary lab expands STEM opportunities
Tifton lab honored for program serving underrepresented rural communities.
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Pigskin and peaches: Rivals have common goal
UGA, Clemson put aside differences to help region’s peach producers thrive.
