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 ...
Ecology
Oct 26, 2021
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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 from University of Georgia scientist Puneet Dwivedi.
Environment
Oct 14, 2021
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Many animals recognize the voices of members of their own species, and some can even recognize those of other species, such as humans. But it turns out a few animals, such as gorillas, can not only recognize familiar voices ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 12, 2021
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Human-altered landscapes often bring hardships for wildlife—unless you're a vulture, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.
Plants & Animals
Oct 7, 2021
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90
It costs time and money to look natural these days.
Social Sciences
Oct 5, 2021
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3
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. New research shows the companies these firms ...
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2021
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Increasingly extreme heat threatens the health and comfort of city dwellers. That's why researchers from the University of Georgia have developed a new dynamic heat exposure index that captures varying heat exposure within ...
Environment
Sep 24, 2021
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18
Men and women often have differing views around the expected norms for romantic relationships, consent and sexual activity, and the messages and images they consume on social media may play a role in shaping those perceptions, ...
Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2021
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19
Colorism is a form of discrimination, typically within a racial or ethnic group, favoring people with lighter skin over those with darker skin. This pernicious form of discrimination is often overshadowed in discussions about ...
Social Sciences
Sep 22, 2021
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Hookworms are one of the most common parasites plaguing the companion animal world.
Other
Sep 21, 2021
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