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The Consequences of Dinner
How food shapes the U.S. economy and environment
Ever wonder how the food we eat gets to the supermarket?
Smart Mouth
Professor David Hill explains the sense of taste
Professor David Hill explains the sense of taste
Trees on the Move
Russian boreal forests undergoing change in vegetation
Until recently, the northern part of the Great Russian forest—which is the size of the continental U.S.—was populated with larch trees, while the slightly warmer southern part was populated by…
In the Red
U.Va. studies explore money and what happens when there isn’t enough of it
A quarter of Virginia households don’t have enough money to cover basic needs. A report from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at U.Va. reveals that a family of…
Step on the Gas
How nitrogen exposes human impact on the environment
If you want to better gauge how your lifestyle affects the environment, there is now a “nitrogen footprint” to set alongside your carbon footprint.A new Web-based calculator, created by U.Va.…
Clearing the Air
University website details response to climate-change inquiries
For nearly 18 months, University officials have been responding to requests for information from individuals and groups in a climate-change controversy that has found its way to the Supreme Court…
At the Ends of the Earth
How high school science teacher Katey Shirey (Col ’04, Grad ’07) ended up in Antarctica
High school teacher Katey Shirey (Col '04, Grad '07) travels to Antarctica to study the fabric of the universe.
We Are Stardust
Edward M. Murphy explains the ever-expanding field of astronomy
Astronomy professor Edward M. Murphy (Grad '93, '96) knows how the universe began. He also has a pretty good idea of how it will end.
Smoke Alarm
Nicotine use during pregnancy linked to psychiatric disorders in offspring
Smoking during pregnancy poses a host of risks to both mother and child. Less oxygen for the baby, more toxic chemicals in the bloodstream, potential lung damage—these and other concerns…
Health Tips, Myths and What’s New
Three experts in different fields of medicine share health advice
Doctors and nurses from the Health System weigh in about exciting new developments and big misconceptions.
HIGHLIGHTS
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
