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Ecology Sep 1, 2025

New invasive pest spreading rapidly in Georgia, state officials warn

Georgia agriculture officials are warning farmers to be on the lookout for an invasive pest that is spreading rapidly in the state, posing a threat to cotton and other major crops.

Social Sciences Aug 29, 2025

Can't stop watching a TV show? That may be a good thing

If you're a binge-watcher, you've probably said, "Just one more episode," a thousand times over.

Earth Sciences Aug 27, 2025

Droughts making air deadlier in Latin America, study finds

When water is below normal levels in Latin America, it's not just farmers and consumers who suffer. A new study finds that air pollution spikes, and thousands of people die prematurely as a result.

Social Sciences Aug 27, 2025

New study reveals destructive effects of gender norms, expectations for female bosses

Female bosses are often hindered by gender stereotypes, which can directly impact their ability to do their jobs, according to a new University of Georgia study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.

Evolution Aug 27, 2025

Scientists revive ancient gene to target gout and fatty liver disease

Gout, a form of arthritis caused by crystals that build up in joints and cause swelling and pain, is one of humanity's oldest diseases. Scientists at Georgia State University may have found an ancient solution to treat it.

Ecology Aug 25, 2025

Forest expansion increases agricultural output, new study shows

Agriculture is the largest cause of deforestation. So, it follows that forest expansion efforts would displace agriculture—but new research from Georgia Tech's School of Economics reports that that's not necessarily the case. ...

Environment Aug 25, 2025

20 years after Hurricane Katrina: How levee failures changed America

When Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, it wasn't just another storm—it was one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. Entire neighborhoods disappeared, families were scattered, and lives were split into "before" and ...

Social Sciences Aug 20, 2025

First dates: It's not about the place—it's about the people

Dinner and a movie. Bowling. Hiking. A cup of coffee. There are so many options for where to go for a first date. But each of them comes with the worry: Is this going to go well?

Nanomaterials Aug 13, 2025

Finding clarity in the noise: New approach recovers hidden signals at the nanoscale

In the world of nanotechnology, seeing clearly isn't easy. It's even harder when you're trying to understand how a material's properties relate to its structure at the nanoscale. Tools like piezoresponse force microscopy ...

Planetary Sciences Aug 11, 2025

Out of this world research: Analyzing and naming a new meteorite

A mysterious extraterrestrial visitor now has a permanent home and identity, thanks to University of Georgia researchers.

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