


Scrub that Theory
Antiviral hand disinfectants little help in fighting flu

R&D Briefs

Gym Rats
Exercise shows value for addicted rodents and busy people

Top Innovator
Computer scientist honored for technology tool

R&D Briefs

The healing power of fat
UVA scientists grow more-therapeutic cells

Between extremes
Study of songbirds shows costs and benefits of testosterone levels

R&D Briefs

‘Life of the Party’
Astronomers track merger of late-blooming galaxies

Let There Be Light
See how it works: A newly-discovered chemical compound that emits light.

Let There Be Light
Chemists discover light-emitting compound
See how it works: A newly-discovered chemical compound that emits light.

R&D Briefs

What, Me Worry?
Older adults show less anxiety in social situations

Rekindling Desire
Drug restores sex drive in women
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.

Supersized Ring
Astronomers recently found the largest planetary ring in the solar system swirling around Saturn.

Feeling Wobbly?
Weak ankles benefit from training
Like a chain, the body is only as strong as its weakest link.

Burning Question
Early farmers changed the weather
Our ancestors may have begun warming the planet 8,000 years ago.

R&D in Brief
Less stress for medical students, tests for toddlers and the power of popularity among teens.

Jack Needs Jill to Get Up the Hill
Perceptions affected by friendship
Hills seem less steep if you have a friend by your side.

Snooze Alarm
Seniors get wake-up call about too little sleep

A Wink Is as Good as a Nod
Head movements trump gender in conversation
Watch a video that shows how researchers change perceived gender with video conferencing software.

Adorable Secret to Success
Exposure to cuteness increases fine motor skills

Different Skills, Common Goal
Teamwork yielding results in cancer research
