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Joro spiders well poised to populate cities
Invasive Joro spider tolerates cities and noise better than many native species.
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Understanding differences in nonconformity
UGA study looks at qualities of mavericks and contrarians.
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Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions
Study shows desire for new forecasts, potentially altered behavior when risk is high.
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Advertising and Public Relations program named top five in nation
Grady program named an Outstanding Education Program by PRWeek.
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Shedding light on night drives
A new study delves into factors that impact detecting wildlife after dark.
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UGA students showcase arts, humanities research
Annual 4 Minutes, 33 Seconds Contest is part of Spotlight on the Arts festival.
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Using VR to advance research in design
CED students use virtual reality to see how people respond to designed spaces.
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Unveiling the fearsome hickory horned devil
This time of year marks the rare chance to spot this spectacular caterpillar as it…
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UGA to offer state’s first Ph.D. in regenerative bioscience
The program aims to help foster interdisciplinary research and entrepreneurial skills.
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Peanut Innovation Lab receives USAID $2.5M grant
The grant will help farmers in Madagascar.
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Wild pig populations in U.S. can be managed
Study will help conservation groups understand and plan for managing the problem.
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Socializing boosts mood more than screentime
People expect more enjoyment in conversation than on smartphones.
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Classic Georgia accent fading fast
The most notable change is between the baby boomer generation and Generation X.
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Youth groups, classes may be key in maintaining faith as kids age
Parents are the biggest influence on kids’ religions, but churches play a role.
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Live in the Classic City
A group of UGA students and alumni have left their mark on Athens’ late-night entertainment…
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Land use, nutrient conditions contribute to oak decline
The most promising strategy to address this decline is reduced cutting.
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New molecule could treat shingles, herpes viruses
Current medications are ineffective, carry dangerous side effects.
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Commonly used drug effective against COVID-19
The gout drug helps clear COVID symptoms faster.
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Kids who lose WIC lose nutrition
Study finds one-year gap can lead to 20% reduction in diet’s nutritional quality.
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Turf Team supports Mexico’s professional soccer leagues
The turf program is supported by a faculty and researchers throughout the state.
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Student loan debt may make mental health issues worse
Reddit and Twitter posts show student loan borrowers are sad and angry.
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Adversity can accelerate brain aging among Black Americans
Stress, hardship may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
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AI could improve assessments of childhood creativity
Researchers seek to increase reliability of evaluations on creativity assessments.
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Study links tree genetics to biodiversity patterns
Detailed research effort will help inform reforestation efforts.
