News Focus Channel: Hidden - Georgia

Physically active adolescents up to 23% more likely to vape than less active peers

University of Georgia — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:05:21 EST

Physically active adolescents may be more likely to use electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or vapes, than their less active peers, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study found high school students who said they were physically active were at higher risk of using vape products than their classmates who were only active one day a week or less. Teenagers who reported four to five days of at least 60 minutes of physical activity were 23% more likely to smoke an electronic vapor product than their less active peers. Teens who said they were active two to three days a week were 11% more likely to use such products.

Pop Warner: A 'creative genius' and innovator of football

University of Georgia — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:05:09 EST

The football programs at the University of Georgia and Iowa State University don't share a lot in common. They've never played each other in the 130 years since they each started formal football programs in 1892. Their campuses in Athens, Georgia, and Ames, Iowa, are separated by 800 miles. They don't even compete in the same recruiting pool for players. Yet in 1895, Georgia and what was then called Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm shared the same first-time head football coach - Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner.

Georgians in 71 counties don't have methadone clinic access within a 15-minute drive

University of Georgia — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:05:46 EST

The gold standard of opioid addiction treatments, methadone is a lifeline for millions of people addicted to narcotics like heroin, oxycodone and fentanyl. But for many Georgians, accessing medication-assisted treatment is next to impossible. New research from the University of Georgia found four of the five Georgia counties with the highest opioid overdose death rates don't have a methadone clinic accessible within a 15-minute drive.

Improving Georgia land conservation through algorithms

University of Georgia — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:05:34 EST

A team of University of Georgia researchers has created a model to help land developers and public officials identify the land that is best suited for conservation. Led by Fabio Jose Benez-Secanho, a former UGA graduate student, and Puneet Dwivedi, associate professor in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, this first-of-its-kind algorithm considers a variety of factors not included in other models when calculating the value of land for conservation.

Joro spiders likely to spread beyond Georgia

University of Georgia — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:05:22 EST

The Joro spider first arrived stateside around 2013 and has since spread across the state and Southeast. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests the invasive arachnids could spread through most of the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S.

Nearly Two-Thirds of Georgians Support Immediate Action on Climate, Survey Shows

Georgia Institute of Technology — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:05:17 EST

A majority of Georgia residents strongly support new solar and wind power capacity over new coal-fired plants and believe the state should set a carbon emissions reduction goal, according to a new survey conducted for researchers at Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia.

Emergency contraception is hard to find in Georgia, rural pharmacies

University of Georgia — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:45:05 EST

If you're looking for Plan B in Georgia, you may have to call around to find it--particularly if you live in a small town.

Juanita Daniel Marsh: Georgia's third female judge and founder of Anchor Hospital

University of Georgia — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:40:42 EST

his story is part of a series, called Georgia Groundbreakers, that celebrates innovative and visionary faculty, students, alumni and leaders throughout the history of the University of Georgia - and their profound, enduring impact on our state, our nation and the world.

Eugene Patterson: Journalism icon, war hero, champion for civil rights

University of Georgia — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:40:16 EST

This story is part of a series, called Georgia Groundbreakers, that celebrates innovative and visionary faculty, students, alumni and leaders throughout the history of the University of Georgia - and their profound, enduring impact on our state, our nation and the world.

Grass in the Olympic Stadium developed in Tifton, Georgia

University of Georgia — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:30:22 EST

The Japan National Stadium's field is currently sodded with TifSport Bermudagrass, developed in South Georgia.

Georgia Covid-19 Vaccine Dashboard Breaks Down Vaccination Trends by Race at County Level

Georgia Institute of Technology — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:40:31 EST

A new Covid-19 vaccine dashboard for the state of Georgia shows vaccination rates among white residents are higher than those of Black residents in all large metro counties, as well as in around 70% of all Georgia counties.

Election expert available to discuss new Georgia voting law

Florida State University — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:05:37 EST

By: Kathleen Haughney | Published: March 26, 2021 | 10:41 am | SHARE: A controversial measure in Georgia signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp would put in place requirements that critics say curtail access to the ballot box.Florida State University Associate Professor of Law Michael Morley is available to provide commentary to reporters covering this story.

Heritage Orchard reclaiming Georgia's forgotten apples

University of Georgia — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:40:36 EST

With the help of a dedicated group of University of Georgia researchers, Extension agents and volunteer enthusiasts, Georgia's lost apple varieties are making a comeback.

Cameras Reveal Possible Uptick in Urban Wildlife

University of Georgia — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:45:05 EST

In late March, as communities began to issue shelter-in-place orders, it seemed animals came out of hiding.

Researchers Use Machine Learning To More Quickly Analyze Key Capacitor Materials

Georgia Institute of Technology — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:50:33 EST

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are using machine learning to ultimately find ways to build more capable capacitors.

Survey Reveals Georgia Construction Industry Outlook

Kennesaw State University — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:00:16 EST

The third annual Georgia Construction Outlook Survey indicates that labor shortages and reliability from sub-contractors continues to be a looming concern for 83 percent of the state's privately-held construction companies.

Signals from Distant Lightning Could Help Secure Electric Substations

Georgia Institute of Technology — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 03:05:04 EST

Side channel signals and bolts of lightning from distant storms could one day help prevent hackers from sabotaging electric power substations and other critical infrastructure, a new study suggests.

Don't Panic: Lessons Learned From Hawaii False Alarm

University of Georgia — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:45:22 EST

False alarm text message made residents of Hawaii check what others were doing to verify risk

COMPLIMENTARY PRESS REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR 2019 STATE-OF-THE-ART CLINICAL SYMPOSIUM

American College of Rheumatology (ACR) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:15:07 EST

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) welcomes members of the press to write about rheumatology research presented at the State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium (SOTA) in Chicago, IL, on April 5-7.

Clinical Research Pathways Names Two New Directors

Clinical Research Pathways — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:05:16 EST

Nonprofit Clinical Research Pathways announces two new members of its Board of Directors, from the Atlanta area