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Social Sciences Aug 11, 2025

Strained relationships may make foster parents quit

With nearly 400,000 kids in the U.S. foster care system, the process for recruiting and retaining foster parents can be difficult, and new University of Georgia research suggests the quality of relationship between the foster ...

Earth Sciences Aug 7, 2025

Rogue waves demystified: Giant seas are just the ocean's 'bad day'

On New Year's Day 1995, a monstrous 80-foot wave in the North Sea slammed into the Draupner oil platform. The wall of water crumpled steel railings and flung heavy equipment across the deck—but its biggest impact was what ...

Social Sciences Aug 7, 2025

How birth order could influence your mutual fund manager's decisions

Many people know nothing about the mutual fund manager whose investment decisions impact the performance of their IRA and 401(k) accounts. But new research suggests it's well worth one's while to know who's minding your funds—specifically ...

Plants & Animals Aug 6, 2025

Lake sturgeon thriving in Coosa River after reintroduction project

Lake sturgeon were once abundant in Georgia's Coosa River before disappearing altogether. Now, an initiative to bring them back is showing major progress, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

General Physics Jul 30, 2025

Stitched for strength: The physics of jamming in stiff, knitted fabrics

School of Physics Associate Professor Elisabetta Matsumoto is unearthing the secrets of the centuries-old practice of knitting through experiments, models, and simulations. Her goal? Leveraging knitting for breakthroughs ...

Plants & Animals Jul 30, 2025

Predators balance water needs and human presence: Lions linger near waterholes, hyenas seek cover

Lions and hyenas are a familiar sight to tourists visiting Africa, with many looking forward to seeing them in person. But the animals may occasionally spend less time near roads crowded by humans, according to new research ...

Ecology Jul 28, 2025

Human-created habitats fuel mosquito populations in urban areas, says researcher

It's that time of year. The buzz of mosquitoes is in the air, and people wonder, "Where are these bloodsuckers coming from?"

Education Jul 28, 2025

Only 10% of early childhood teachers have enough time to get their work done

Early childhood teachers face high rates of stress and job turnover. A new study from the University of Georgia found that a lack of planning time may only make things worse.

Nanophysics Jul 25, 2025

Electron beam method enables precise nanoscale carving and building of copper structures

Creating complex structures at the tiniest scales has long been a challenge for engineers. But new research from Georgia Tech shows how electron beams, already widely used in imaging and fabrication, can also be used as ultra-precise ...

Earth Sciences Jul 25, 2025

Discarded ancient 'trash' now protecting Georgia barrier islands

Penn State Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jacob Holland-Lulewicz is among a group of archaeologists who have spent years conducting research on the barrier islands off the coast of Georgia. The islands have changed shape ...

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