As dust settles on Saye footprint, local government moves to prevent future demolitions of historic buildings
Beginning in July, a familiar structure in downtown Athens was torn down. The demolition of the Saye Building marks the end of a years-long battle between commissioners, residents, and the building’s owner over its fate. WUGA’s Lara Dua-Swartz brings us this story from the corner of Lumpkin and Hancock.
How UGA researchers use ancient peanut genetics to breed the modern nut
When people slather peanut butter onto their morning toast, they may not think about the genetics that lead to the peanut’s taste, nutrients, or even its ability to grow.
For researchers at the University of Georgia’s Wild Peanut Lab, those questions are essential. Their research uses the ancient peanut ancestor to develop the ideal modern version of the legume—one that’s both tasty and able to thrive in challenging conditions. And—their partnership with Mars, the peanut M&M manufacturer, was recently profiled in the New York Times.
Dr. Soraya Bertioli is a Senior Researcher at the University of Georgia’s Wild Peanut Lab. She spoke with WUGA’s Emma Auer about her work. Here’s that conversation.
