Sex and the Female Mind
Why are so many women dissatisfied?
Professor Anita Clayton (Med '82) explores the psychological dimension of women's discontentment with their sexual experiences.
The Wired Mind
Plugging into the heart of the brain
James Coan probes how the mind reacts to emotional situations, from holding hands to being homesick. Barry Condron blazes trails with computer images of fruit flies.
Getting Out of a Jam
Using technology to get more from our roads
Worsening traffic on Virginia roads demands high-tech solutions. The Smart Travel Lab uses advanced computer models to develop them.
R&D in Brief
The Quest for a Male Contraceptive
UVA researchers discover a way to keep sperm from swimming
What Underlies Alzheimer’s
Altered States
Scientists analyze the near-death experience
For the past 30 years, UVA psychiatrist Bruce Greyson has tried to reach a scientific understanding of the phenomenon known as the near-death experience.
Growing Bones
The potential for bone transplants
Learning Curve
Study indicates Montessori might provide the best start
Research Party
More students are pursuing knowledge outside the lecture hall
R&D in Brief
Almost All Air
The remarkable properties of aerogels
UVA scientists led by Professor Pamela M. Norris research aerogels, solids that are 98 percent air.
R&D In Brief
Naming Evil
Professor Jennifer Geddes analyzes the use of the word "evil" in a forthcoming book.
Snap Judgments
Psychological test reveals hidden bias
The Implicit Association Test, developed by a team including UVA psychology professor Brian Nosek, shows the influence of unconscious attitudes on behavior.
