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Ecology Mar 2, 2026

Bird flu rampant among black vultures: Study points to year-round H5N1 circulation

More than four out of every five dead black vultures examined by University of Georgia researchers tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. The actual ...

Biotechnology Feb 25, 2026

Robot pollinator uses computer vision to shake flowers and boost indoor farm yields

Indoor farms, also known as vertical farms, are popular among agricultural researchers and are expanding across the agricultural industry. Some benefits they have over outdoor farms include the year-round production of food ...

Plants & Animals Feb 23, 2026

Sniffer dogs can detect wildlife trafficking via shipping container air samples

Adelaide University researchers have shown that pairing sniffer dogs with a simple air-sampling device could dramatically improve the detection of illegally trafficked wildlife hidden inside shipping containers.

Condensed Matter Feb 19, 2026

Obstacle or accelerator? How imperfections affect material strength

Imagine a material cracking—now imagine what happens if there are small inclusions in the material. Do they create an obstacle course for the crack to navigate, slowing it down? Or do they act as weak points, helping the ...

Analytical Chemistry Feb 14, 2026

What's in your wine? Using NMR to reveal its chemical profile

New work from Georgia Tech is showing how a simple glass of wine can serve as a powerful gateway for understanding advanced research and technologies. The project, inspired by an Atlanta Science Festival event hosted by School ...

Molecular & Computational biology Feb 5, 2026

CRISPR screen maps 250 genes essential for human muscle fiber formation

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after injury. For some, however, muscle development goes awry, leading to weakness, delayed motor milestones ...

Education Feb 4, 2026

Funny teachers can make classes more enjoyable—if their jokes land

Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education. ...

Social Sciences Feb 2, 2026

Partner's spending habits can impact relationship dynamics

There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found spouses who see their partners ...

Social Sciences Jan 29, 2026

Study links social class origins to lower wage goals in job search

A college degree is supposed to be the great equalizer in the labor market, promising upward mobility and better pay for all. But a new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests how family background shapes ...

Economics & Business Jan 22, 2026

Market freedom may impact homicide rates

Countries with a stronger market orientation may experience lower rates of homicide, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

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