Bird Food Redux

Feathers and diet give insights into environmental health

For one U.Va. researcher, clues about the health of the environment lie in examining the feathers and vomit of birds.Charles Clarkson (Grad ’14), a doctoral candidate in environmental sciences, has…

Scrub that Theory

Antiviral hand disinfectants little help in fighting flu

The fight against flu has an arsenal of weapons—shots, pills, masks and more—but hand sanitizers have little punch in preventing the spread of the virus, researchers have determined.A study led…

R&D Briefs

The universe can be viewed in a little sharper focus by one of the world’s most powerful telescopes, located in Arizona and partially owned by U.Va. A new, secondary mirror…

Gym Rats

Exercise shows value for addicted rodents and busy people

Researchers appear to be getting a workout assessing the value of exercise. One study, led by U.Va. psychiatry professor Wendy Lynch, used laboratory rats to examine the relationship between exercise…

Top Innovator

Computer scientist honored for technology tool

Sorting Through Garbage

U.Va. professor tackles the complexities of transporting trash

As a country, the U.S. produces the most trash on earth. Where does your garbage go?

U.Va. study says hand sanitizers not effective in preventing flu, colds

Research council cites strengths in U.Va. doctoral programs

The Trouble with Civilization

Ancient cities reveal the vulnerabilities of modern societies

Civilizations rise and fall. Why do they disintegrate? Is it better to live a "civilized" life?

R&D Briefs

The healing power of fat

U.Va. scientists grow more-therapeutic cells

Researchers have discovered that adipose stem cells—adult stem cells found in fatty tissue—can be used to treat chronic wounds, severe burns and diseases characterized by poor circulation.A team of U.Va.…

Between extremes

Study of songbirds shows costs and benefits of testosterone levels

Just as Aristotle’s observations centuries ago led him to recommend moderation in all things, a team of scientists who studied a species of American songbird concluded that Mother Nature favors…

News Briefs

Memory

Researchers explore how we remember, what we remember and why we forget

Researchers explore how we remember, what we remember and why we forget.

Verbatim

“Given the current state of the newspaper business, I share the concerns of many about the future of the free press—and especially about the potential impact that this could have…