Research Magazine > ARCHIVE > Summer
94
From the Editor
Birds of a Feather
Patty
Gowaty has discovered some rather surprising mating
habits and other social behaviors among one of the South's
best-loved birds.
All in the Family
Rural
poor families have more than their share of hardships
and less than their share of resources. Social scientists
study how poverty influences family relationships
and academic achievements.
Landscaping New Partnerships
American
scientists have joined forces with farmers and tribal
leaders in the Philippines and other developing countries
to forge holistic agriculture solutions.
One Atom at a
Time
John
Stickney has patented a process that bonds one-atom-thick
layers of elements to make electronic-grade materials.
Digging into Dirtless Dirt
UGA
horticulturists help take the guesswork out of soilless soils.
Mind over Money
Deborah
Godwin reveals that attitudes are more important than
assets when it comes to financial satisfaction.
Fighting for Cats and Dogs
Don't
be too quick to blame Fido and Fluffy for spreading disease.
Diagnostic tests show that pets often get a bum rap.
Divide and Conquer
Research
on prime numbers helps safeguard bank transactions,
military secrets and other electronically transferred
nformation.
Memory, Medication and Mistakes
Forget
to take your medicine? You're not alone, according to studies
on memory, medications and the elderly.
Variations on a Theme
Music
professor Mary Leglar composes interactive videos to increase
the teaching repertoires of tomorrow's music educators.
Research
Communications, Office of the VP for Research, UGA
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