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Environment Aug 11, 2026

New hurricane graphic helps people identify watch areas, doesn't change risk perception

Hurricane warnings are only effective if people understand them. A new study by Florida State University faculty members in the School of Communication in the College of Communication and Information and the Department of ...

Social Sciences Aug 11, 2026

Researchers develop new framework for understanding how emotions shape behavior online

Every day, billions of people scroll through social media posts, online reviews and news feeds filled with emotional content—from glowing five-star reviews to rage-inducing social media rants. Those emotions can quietly shape ...

Social Sciences Aug 10, 2026

Unsocial kids may be happier than you think

The child who plays alone during recess may be perfectly content doing so, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Bio & Medicine Aug 5, 2026

Nanowires restore key functions in aging T cells

For decades, scientists have accepted that the immune system naturally weakens with age. Georgia Tech biomedical engineer and Carl Ring Family Professor Ankur Singh wasn't convinced. Then the COVID-19 pandemic made the stakes ...

Social Sciences Aug 5, 2026

Social media can shape your travel plans, according to study

New University of Georgia research suggests that social media could influence people's travel plans. The paper is published in the journal Current Issues in Tourism.

Environment Aug 4, 2026

What's in the dust? Study finds hidden metals in city streets

If you're in an urban area with strong winds, chances are you are breathing in more than a little dust. You could be exposed to metals from cars, construction sites or pesticides used decades ago.

Nanophysics Aug 3, 2026

Pixel patterns harness diffraction for faster, more accurate nanoscale 3D printing

Researchers at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering have developed a new approach to nanoscale 3D printing that improves both speed and fidelity, overcoming a challenge that has limited the technology's ...

Education Aug 3, 2026

Research challenges assumptions about online education success

Admissions applications, discussion posts, grades, and activity logs are among the most common signals educators use to gauge whether students will thrive in an online program. But two new Georgia Tech studies suggest those ...

Ecology Aug 3, 2026

Tiny predatory bacteria help protect endangered Caribbean corals

A microscopic predator may offer a new way to protect some of the Caribbean's most endangered corals. Georgia Tech researchers found that tiny predatory bacteria can halt the spread of a destructive coral disease by hunting ...

Environment Aug 3, 2026

'What's in it for me?' People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them

People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them personally, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in Environment and Behavior. The study found that ...

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