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Biotechnology Sep 4, 2025

Ash boosts biogas production and fertilizer quality, study shows

Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and the Natural Resources Institute Finland have discovered that ash appears to be an excellent additive in the anaerobic digestion process in terms of methane production and the ...

Economics & Business Sep 2, 2025

Young people found more willing to commit insurance fraud

If you're under the age of 34, you may be more willing to commit insurance fraud, according to new University of Georgia research published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs.

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.

Plants & Animals Aug 27, 2025

Be it feast or famine, orangutans adapt with flexible diets

Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining a balanced, protein-filled diet. Great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are marvels of adaptation to the vagaries ...

Environment Aug 27, 2025

Global forests store vast carbon wealth but credit systems undervalue their true potential, study finds

When we walk into a forest, we often think less about the shade or the silence and more about the invisible work trees do—pulling carbon dioxide out of the air and storing it in their trunks, roots and soils. Forests are ...

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?

Ecology Aug 20, 2025

Exploring long-term, complex biodiversity change in Scotland's landscapes

Despite growing concern about biodiversity loss due to the ongoing biodiversity and climate crises, scientists have relatively little understanding of the pace and complexity of biodiversity change over the preceding millennia.

Environment Aug 12, 2025

How microbes could help solve the world's plastic pollution crisis

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: harnessing the natural ...

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.

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 ...

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