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Research & Discovery
What Are ‘Social Brokers’ and ‘Weak Ties?’ And What Do They Mean in the Job Market?
UVA research finds people from more culturally diverse places are good at coming into a new populace, broadening social networks and becoming “social brokers.”
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Research & Discovery
Finally, the Real Answer Why Your Best Ideas Come While Showering
A UVA professor’s co-written research finds that mind-wandering during an undemanding task facilitates creativity, but the task can’t be too dull.
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Research & Discovery
UVA Researcher Discovers What Might Cause Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression could have a biological cause, which might mean better treatment for the new mothers who suffer from it.
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Research & Discovery
UVA’s Hypersonic Project Lights a Spark for Faster Flight
When it comes to hypersonic jet propulsion, this team has a fire inside.
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Research & Discovery
UVA Joins $15 Million NSF-Funded ‘Innovation Hub’
The goal of the new research consortium is to accelerate the translation of discoveries into solutions that benefit society.
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Research & Discovery
UVA Discovery Could Power Up Platelet Production To Battle Blood Shortages
With the U.S. in the middle of a blood “crisis,” according to the American Red Cross, a new technique could lessen dependence on donors.
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Research & Discovery
Q&A: Astronomer Discusses Successful DART Test, Avoiding Future ‘Armageddon’
NASA’s technology may prevent asteroids from smashing into the Earth, a UVA astronomy professor says.
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Research & Discovery
Kicked Out: UVA Researchers Probe Inequitable Preschool Discipline
An increasing number of preschool students are being suspended or expelled, especially Black boys. UVA researchers are examining why – and how to fix the system.

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