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Released: 10-Nov-2021 10:55 AM EST
Adolescents Are Using Social Media to Post About Self-Injury
University of Georgia

Researchers found that posts with hashtags related to self-injury rose from between 58,000 to 68,000 at the start of 2018 to more than 110,000 in December.

   
Released: 2-Nov-2021 11:50 AM EDT
When building rapport, sometimes less is more
University of Georgia

Sometimes less is more, at least when it comes to building rapport during interviews. That’s according to new research from the University of Georgia, which reveals that verbal interviewing techniques have a greater impact than nonverbal techniques—and combining the two had a detrimental effect.

Released: 1-Nov-2021 3:15 PM EDT
Works well with robots?
University of Georgia

As more artificial intelligence systems and robots aid human workers, building trust between them is key to getting the job done. One University of Georgia professor is seeking to bridge that gap with assistance from the U.S. military.

Released: 26-Oct-2021 11:45 AM EDT
What causes disease outbreaks?
University of Georgia

Since 1974, contaminated water has been the most common driver of large-scale zoonotic infectious disease outbreaks, according to new research from the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases (CEID) at the University of Georgia.

Released: 21-Oct-2021 10:00 AM EDT
Crisis pregnancy centers may be hurting public health efforts
University of Georgia

In recent years, crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) have begun to offer some STI and HIV services, but new research from the University of Georgia suggests that these services may actually be hurting public health efforts to prevent and treat these infections.

Released: 19-Oct-2021 12:50 PM EDT
Scientists develop sperm cells from primate stem cells
University of Georgia

The study, which was published recently in Fertility and Sterility Science, is the first to show that functional sperm cells can be made in a dish using primate embryonic stem cells.

Released: 14-Oct-2021 2:55 PM EDT
Plant-based jet fuel could reduce emissions by 68%
University of Georgia

Replacing petroleum-based aviation fuel with sustainable aviation fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can reduce carbon emissions by up to 68%, according to new research.

Released: 12-Oct-2021 10:40 AM EDT
Gorillas can tell human voices apart
University of Georgia

A new study from the University of Georgia is the first to show that gorillas are able to recognize familiar human voices based on their relationship with the speaker.

Released: 7-Oct-2021 2:20 PM EDT
Vultures prefer roosting near civilization
University of Georgia

Human-altered landscapes often bring hardships for wildlife—unless you’re a vulture, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.

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Released: 5-Oct-2021 9:50 AM EDT
"No makeup" trend fails to discourage use of cosmetics
University of Georgia

New research suggests that the natural beauty movement isn’t liberating women from cosmetics. In fact, cosmetic sales have actually increased alongside the rise of the no-makeup movement.

Released: 4-Oct-2021 11:20 AM EDT
Housing status influenced pandemic mental health issues
University of Georgia

In terms of mental health, apartment-dwelling Americans—especially those living alone—may have suffered more mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic than those living with their families in the suburbs.

   
Released: 4-Oct-2021 11:00 AM EDT
Do ‘Dear CEO’ letters make a difference?
University of Georgia

For several years now, large investment firms have used public proclamations, like BlackRock’s “Dear CEO” letters, to signal their commitment to corporate social responsibility. Researchers found that BlackRock’s well-known advocacy on issues influenced the language that portfolio firms used in their own financial disclosures shortly after the letters were published.

Released: 30-Sep-2021 12:20 PM EDT
High-risk individuals favor doctor’s offices for vaccines
University of Georgia

Researchers who studied the patterns of high-risk individuals’ influenza vaccinations find that this at-risk group is more likely to obtain vaccinations from a trusted doctor’s office or primary care clinic, rather than state- or community-affiliated centers.

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Released: 29-Sep-2021 3:45 PM EDT
UGA’s first Black graduate celebrates launch of autobiography
University of Georgia

"We are all trailblazers.” Mary Frances Early shared that belief with the audience at a book discussion to celebrate the launch of her autobiography, “The Quiet Trailblazer: My Journey as the First Black Graduate of the University of Georgia,” published by the Mary Frances Early College of Education and the UGA Libraries and distributed by the University of Georgia Press.

Released: 28-Sep-2021 10:15 AM EDT
Misuse of stimulants linked to other drug abuse
University of Georgia

College students who misuse stimulant drugs or nootropics like Adderall or Ritalin are also likely to drink heavily and use other drugs, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Released: 27-Sep-2021 10:40 AM EDT
Eugene Patterson: Journalism icon, war hero, champion for civil rights
University of Georgia

This story is part of a series, called Georgia Groundbreakers, that celebrates innovative and visionary faculty, students, alumni and leaders throughout the history of the University of Georgia – and their profound, enduring impact on our state, our nation and the world.

Released: 22-Sep-2021 11:55 AM EDT
A history of colorism sheds light on discrimination today
University of Georgia

A new study by a University of Georgia researcher explores the present-day impact of colorism, provides case studies of the effect of skin tone on U.S. politics, and discusses the appropriation of skin color seen in transracial performances, as well as the global skin lightening industry.

Released: 22-Sep-2021 9:45 AM EDT
Dog parasite is developing resistance to treatments
University of Georgia

Right now, U.S. veterinarians rely on three types of drugs to kill the hookworms, but the parasites appear to becoming resistant to all of them.

Released: 16-Sep-2021 10:05 AM EDT
Study reveals gophers’ biofluorescence
University of Georgia

Researcher discovers that the underground species has a secret glow

Released: 15-Sep-2021 11:55 AM EDT
Marching band kids at risk from heat illness
University of Georgia

This time of year, you hear a lot about heat-related illnesses in athletes. Thousands of student-athletes are sidelined by heat illnesses each year, and some don’t recover. But while guidelines exist to help coaches and trainers keep their students safe, there’s another group on the field that’s still at risk: students in marching bands.

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Released: 14-Sep-2021 12:45 PM EDT
Researchers find eco-friendly way to dye blue jeans
University of Georgia

Researchers from the University of Georgia developed a new indigo dyeing technology that’s kinder on the planet. The new technique reduces water usage and eliminates the toxic chemicals that make the dyeing process so environmentally damaging. And to top it off, the technology streamlines the process and secures more color than traditional methods.

8-Sep-2021 1:35 PM EDT
Medicine that treats gout could also battle COVID-19
University of Georgia

New research from the University of Georgia offers hope for a viable therapeutic to combat the disease that has claimed more than 4 million lives worldwide.

Released: 9-Sep-2021 12:25 PM EDT
Cameras, not meetings, cause Zoom fatigue
University of Georgia

In the post-pandemic world, a few things have become ubiquitous: masks, hand sanitizer and Zoom fatigue, or the feeling of being worn out after a long day of virtual meetings. But new research from a team led by University of Georgia psychologist Kristen Shockley suggests that it’s not the meetings causing the fatigue—it’s the camera.

Released: 7-Sep-2021 12:10 PM EDT
Eliminating cash could benefit average U.S. families
University of Georgia

Soon, $50 and $100 bills may be a thing of the past.

Released: 1-Sep-2021 11:55 AM EDT
Geologists Propose Theory About a Famous Asteroid
University of Georgia

Vesta was hit by two other large asteroids which left large impact craters so big they cover most of the southern hemisphere of Vesta. These impacts are thought to have ejected rocky material into space. Some of these rocks reached Earth as meteorites so scientists now have actual rock samples from Vesta to study its geochemistry.

Released: 26-Aug-2021 12:55 PM EDT
Symptomatic COVID patients are more contagious
University of Georgia

Individuals with COVID-19 are most likely to spread the virus to close contacts two days before the onset of symptoms to three days after symptoms appear, and the risk of transmission is highest when patients had mild or moderate disease severity, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia.

Released: 24-Aug-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Weight gain isn’t inevitable when you start college
University of Georgia

Research suggests that implementing healthy patterns early can help stave off the freshman 15 weight gain.

   
Released: 23-Aug-2021 9:55 AM EDT
Pecan-enriched diet shown to reduce cholesterol
University of Georgia

Researchers show that pecans can improve a person’s cholesterol levels.

Released: 17-Aug-2021 11:25 AM EDT
Contact tracing is key to suppressing COVID-19
University of Georgia

New research from the University of Georgia suggests that officials should prioritize contact tracing and quarantine.

Released: 16-Aug-2021 11:25 AM EDT
UGA launches major hiring initiative in data science and artificial intelligence
University of Georgia

As data science and artificial intelligence transform a range of fields, the University of Georgia is making a significant investment in faculty with expertise in using big data to address some of society’s most urgent challenges.

Released: 12-Aug-2021 2:35 PM EDT
Southeast’s Gray Foxes May Be Struggling for Survival
University of Georgia

A new study published by researchers from the University of Georgia suggests competition for food from coyotes—a relative newcomer to the Southeast—may be putting pressure on foxes, particularly the gray fox.

Released: 11-Aug-2021 9:35 AM EDT
Consumer Buying Power Is More Diverse Than Ever
University of Georgia

Asian Americans, African Americans and Hispanics wield formidable economic clout. And companies can no longer take a one-size-fits-all approach to marketing consumer goods and services.

Released: 9-Aug-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Why People Snub Their Friends with Their Phone
University of Georgia

Smartphones have made multi-tasking easier, more understandable, and at times compulsive. But in social settings, these devices can lead to a form of contemporary rudeness called phone snubbing, or phubbing, the act of ignoring one’s companions to pay attention to a phone.

Released: 6-Aug-2021 2:35 PM EDT
Partnering with Clergy to Prevent Domestic Violence
University of Georgia

Online simulations are helping Korean American clergy learn how to better support victims of intimate partner violence in their communities

Released: 26-Jul-2021 11:55 AM EDT
New Composite Fabrics Show Potential for Medical Use
University of Georgia

University of Georgia researchers have developed a new material with properties ideal for medical products such as masks and bandages. It’s also better for the environment than the materials in current use.

Released: 23-Jul-2021 10:30 AM EDT
Grass in the Olympic Stadium developed in Tifton, Georgia
University of Georgia

The Japan National Stadium’s field is currently sodded with TifSport Bermudagrass, developed in South Georgia.

Released: 20-Jul-2021 1:25 PM EDT
Using Snakes to Monitor Fukushima Radiation
University of Georgia

Ten years after one of the largest nuclear accidents in history spewed radioactive contamination over the landscape in Fukushima, Japan, a University of Georgia study has shown that radioactive contamination in the Fukushima Exclusion Zone can be measured through its resident snakes.

Released: 19-Jul-2021 11:25 AM EDT
Renewable Energy OK, but Not Too Close to Home
University of Georgia

When it comes to transitioning from carbon-based to renewable source energy systems, Americans are on board. They’re less keen, however, having these new energy infrastructures—wind turbines or solar farms—built close to their homes, which creates hurdles for policymakers.

Released: 13-Jul-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Language Isolation Affects Health of Mexican Americans
University of Georgia

New research from the University of Georgia finds that older Mexican Americans who live in low English-speaking neighborhoods are at greater risk for poor health and even an early death.

Released: 30-Jun-2021 1:40 PM EDT
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Cattle
University of Georgia

New research from the University of Georgia shows that there may be more antimicrobial-resistant salmonella in our food animals than scientists previously thought.

Released: 24-Jun-2021 3:35 PM EDT
Supreme Court: Off-campus student speech protected, but schools do have power to regulate
University of Georgia

The Supreme Court’s 8-1 recent decision in Mahanoy allows both sides to claim victory, according to Clare Norins, director of the University of Georgia School of Law’s First Amendment Clinic, who also serves as an assistant clinical professor.

Released: 22-Jun-2021 11:00 AM EDT
Antelope’s Fate Shrouded by Social, Political Forces
University of Georgia

The story of efforts to conserve the endangered oribi in South Africa represent a diaspora of issues as varied as the people who live there.

Released: 16-Jun-2021 2:45 PM EDT
UGA Part of $40M Grant for NMR Network
University of Georgia

Researchers all over the world will have access to the University of Georgia’s expertise in nuclear magnetic resonance, or NMR, thanks to a new infrastructure funded by a $40 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Released: 15-Jun-2021 11:00 AM EDT
Caring Emotions Motivate Funeral Spending
University of Georgia

University of Georgia researchers examined the consumer psychology of funeral expenditures empirically to understand what motivates the spending decisions associated with funeral planning.

Released: 11-Jun-2021 1:25 PM EDT
Physical Activity May Curb Health Care Worker Burnout
University of Georgia

More physical activity programming could mitigate the effects of stress and improve worker mental and emotional health.

Released: 9-Jun-2021 12:20 PM EDT
Protein in Prostate Cancer may Inhibit Tumor Growth
University of Georgia

Research from the University of Georgia has identified a protein that appears to prevent the cancer from spreading to and colonizing the bone, providing a new target for future therapeutics.

Released: 8-Jun-2021 10:10 AM EDT
Innovation District draws tech startup to Athens
University of Georgia

A Dallas, Texas-area health care startup is expanding to Athens, Georgia, to establish its product development headquarters in the University of Georgia’s growing Innovation District.

Released: 1-Jun-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Foster care, homelessness are higher education hurdles
University of Georgia

A college education is estimated to add $1 million to a person’s lifetime earning potential, but for some students the path to earning one is riddled with obstacles. That journey is even more difficult for students who have been in the foster care system or experienced homelessness, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Released: 26-May-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Adult roles build skills for children of Latinx immigrants
University of Georgia

Children of Latinx immigrants who take on adult responsibilities exhibit higher levels of political activity compared with those who do not, according to University of Georgia researcher Roberto Carlos.

Released: 25-May-2021 11:45 AM EDT
Parents abused as children may pass on emotional issues
University of Georgia

Childhood abuse and trauma are linked to many health issues in adulthood. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that a history of childhood mistreatment could have negative ramifications for the children of people who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood.

   


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