Following minds where they wander
Freely-moving, undirected thoughts have a distinct electrophysiological “signature” which can be seen by measuring brainwaves.
Autism spectrum disorder looks different in girls’ and boys’ brains
Researchers advise caution in drawing conclusions about girls from research conducted primarily with boys.
Adding complexity when we should be subtracting it
Less is often more, but not when it comes to problem-solving and solution-seeking, when our brains default toward additive rather than subtractive changes.
The final frontier gets a little closer
UVA scientists are mapping the Milky Way and measuring the universe.
Seagrass makes a comeback thanks to UVA researchers
The benefits of the plants’ return are being seen across the ecosystem.
Extreme weather requires new model for grid planning
Research suggests modeling scenarios will help plan power grids as weather patterns grow more destructive.
UVA research helps clarify path to renewable energy
New discoveries involving cobalt and titanium highlight the possibilities for the future of sustainable energy.
Trial based on UVA research may help treat COVID-19
A drug shown by UVA studies to be effective against certain immune-system responses shows promise in trials at Washington University in St. Louis.
More connections made between brain and immune system
New developments about injury and infection have emerged from two UVA studies.
Making the most of a COVID situation
How some UVA notables found comfort and escape in a hard year
In a hard year, some UVA notables found comfort and escape in books, music, movies and the woods. Here are the good things that have helped them through.
The rise and fall of a J-School at UVA
Amid the fervor of the Great War, UVA rid itself of a journalism school, and the pacifist it rode in on.
Despite progress, income gap persists for Black Virginians
In Memoriam: Faculty & Friends
As Covid persists, so does UVA’s work toward a cure
Researchers on Grounds go the distance in a global race for a cure.
Fire ants lead to fewer ticks, meat allergies but bring own risk
When it comes to ants vs. ticks, we lose
Fire ants may limit the spread of the Lonestar tick—and the meat allergy it causes—but not without its own dangers.
Experts say: Parent, but don’t manipulate
Boundaries are good, but manipulation can have negative long-term effects on teenagers, according to new research.
Exercise benefits extend to serious medical conditions
Researchers find exercise may help mitigate the effects of a neuromuscular disease as well as macular degeneration.
UVA moves up in national college rankings
The University’s ranking in U.S. News improved after falling out of the publication’s list of top 25 national universities last year.
How UVA is getting through fall
College life returns. Sort of.
UVA set to open for in-person classes Sept. 8
University leadership addresses concerns, details data that went into decision-making.
Comm School welcomes new dean
Nicole Thorne Jenkins comes to UVA from the University of Kentucky.
Masks, social distancing, personal symptom tracking will mark return to school in August
University releases detailed plan for fall semester.
Gender influences perception of business leaders, study shows
Researchers looked at how we view male and female leaders in times of crisis.
Study shows food choices affect when and how much you eat
Certain foods are shown to disrupt natural rhythms that influence eating patterns.
Politics do not seem to affect journalists’ coverage choices
Research suggests personal ideology does not affect how journalists cover news.
