From Joro spiders and bald eagles to Guggenheim Fellows and “good stress,” 2022 was another fascinating year for UGA research. Here are 12 stories that capture readers’ attention and showcase the breadth of scholarly activity across the University of Georgia.
- Joro spiders likely to spread beyond Georgia
- Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000
- Prehistoric fish may be poised for a comeback
- ‘Service with a smile’ costs more than you think
- Physically active teens more likely to vape
- ‘Smart’ greenhouses could slash electricity costs
- Some types of stress could be good for brain functioning
- UGA’s Guggenheim fellows ask — and answer — difficult questions
- Mattia Pistone travels through human & geological time
- UGA study asks: Did democracy have a separate origin in the Americas?
- David Okech talks combatting human trafficking, globally and locally
- Highly contagious virus confirmed in three Georgia bald eagles
