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Research & Discovery
Q&A: How is the Netflix hit series ‘Stranger Things’ predicting the future of streaming?
University of Virginia expert Anthony Palomba explains how the series reflects shifts in how we watch TV.
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Research & Discovery
Why a mild brain injury can trigger Alzheimer’s
UVA researchers found even minor trauma can disrupt the brain’s cleanup system, allowing harmful proteins to build up over time.
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Research & Discovery
Q&A: What is spatial storytelling, and what can we learn from it?
UVA doctoral student Musa Kazim Azimli uses spatial storytelling to reconstruct an Ottoman Empire slave market.
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Research & Discovery
10 minutes of play can create holiday joy
A simple relationship-building technique can make a positive impact on families at home during the winter break.
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Research & Discovery
Preteen smartphone use may be unhealthy. But there are solutions
UVA clinical psychologist Claudia Allen says delaying a child’s first phone can help reduce the dangers of depression, obesity and less sleep.
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Research & Discovery
UVA scientists discover body’s natural ‘off’ switch for high blood pressure
The discovery may point toward safer, smarter ways to manage hypertension.
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Research & Discovery
Know thyself: UVA professor helps students trace family lineage
Naseemah Mohamed’s newest genealogy course helps students recover family history and connect with their roots.
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Research & Discovery
Signs point toward a bad flu season ahead. Here is what you need to know.
UVA has launched a public-facing flu tracker, updated every Monday, to help the community monitor local trends.

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