From humans to sparrows, individuals within a species display distinct "personalities" when it comes to their behaviors. Taking an innovative approach to understanding how various factors impact behavioral patterns, David ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 26, 2013
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Nanomaterials are a common component in many industrial and consumer products. A team of international researchers, led by University of Kentucky scientists, have found that these tiny metal-containing particles may be more ...
Environment
Jul 1, 2015
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It is a new chemistry found to take place in a cloud droplet, a wet aerosol, or on the surface of a dust particle. All that it takes to get started is natural events like dust storms, ocean wave action, volcanic eruptions, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 20, 2022
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For decades, researchers and scholars have studied what some call the "racial achievement gap" in academics and careers, without having a clear understanding why such a gap exists.
Social Sciences
Apr 28, 2016
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Producing vegetable transplants—small starter plants for growers to begin gardens with—is a "budding" industry in Kentucky. Lark Wuetcher, senior horticulture major in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, ...
Agriculture
Jul 22, 2022
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has opened gateways—allowing for people to continue learning and remain connected. But it's also allowed for the steady flow of disinformation, misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2020
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Faced with a pathogen, important signaling chemicals within plant cells travel different routes to inform the plant to turn on its defense mechanisms, according to a recent University of Kentucky study.
Biotechnology
Apr 21, 2016
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University of Kentucky computer scientist Brent Seales wants to use 21st century technology to preserve the treasured relics of humanity and make them accessible to a wider audience of scholars.
Other
Nov 18, 2013
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Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are looking for ways for home lawns to give Mother Nature a helping hand.
Ecology
Aug 7, 2015
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University of Kentucky researchers are helping to gain insight into how fire spreads, knowledge that could help forestry officials develop more effective strategies for containing wildfires.
Environment
Aug 23, 2013
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