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When the storm comes, this UVA professor wants you to be prepared
Economist Jonathan Colmer and his UVA team created a tool to deliver lifesaving insights on who’s most likely to suffer in floods, hurricanes and heat waves.
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Q&A: Are your feet trying to tell you something?
UVA nursing instructor Ginger Pettengill Freese offers advice on how to put your best foot forward.
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Hidden in plain sight, a UVA research gem on the Eastern Shore
Scientists at UVA’s Coastal Research Center are restoring critical ecosystems – and inspiring the next generation of researchers.
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Q&A: Is there a safer way to keep our food fresh?
UVA professor Bryan Berger is developing natural alternatives to harmful food preservatives in partnership with the USDA.
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Tik Tok Docs: Why Gen Z is turning to DMs over MDs
UVA psychologist Stefanie Sequeira explains how peer influence and social media shape how young people make health decisions.
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From bears to buntings: UVA expert’s wildlife guide for summer travelers
David Carr highlights the birds, mammals and marine life you might see on vacation from the mountains to the coast.
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Your UVA-approved summer safety checklist is here
A UVA nursing professor breaks down how to beat the heat and stay protected.
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Looking after little ones this summer? Here’s how they can have fun and keep learning
A UVA School of Education and Human Development team helped launch a free online hub packed with activities for kids under 5.