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Classic City Science
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Hosts April Sorrow and Chris Shupe interview some of UGA's most prolific researchers to discuss not only the latest findings but how research initiatives here at The University of Georgia are directly impacting the state, the nation and even the world. Special thanks to Asst. Producer Kodiak Sauer, and to the staff  at Athens Science Observer for their assistance with online content.

  • What do a human, a mouse, and a jellyfish have in common? I bet you are thinking, “eye don’t know”. Well interestingly enough, these organisms all share a…
  • Testing muscle fatigue in patients undergoing physical therapy isn’t always easy - especially for those who are paralyzed, or otherwise cannot perform…
  • Penelope Pleasant picked a peck of perfect peaches...but did she pause to ponder pesticide-use? In hot and humid climates like Georgia, a commercial peach…
  • The cornea is quite literally the tissue from which we view our world. However, like any tissue, the cornea can succumb to damage and disease. For many,…
  • Why do people respond differently in similar situations? This is one of the top questions personality tests help researchers answer. In this segment, host…
  • Opioid Crisis Worsens, War on Drugs Intensifies: headlines at the forefront of our news. Opioids kill 115 people per day. Efforts are being made…
  • Who can resist a sweet, juicy Georgia peach? These fuzzy fruits are a summertime favorite in the south– for human and insect alike! In this segment, peach…
  • What kind of impact can you make in a semester? If you’re a student studying social work at UGA, you might start a campaign to collect luggage for foster…
  • Police lights flashing in the rearview mirror is a nerve wracking experience for everyone. However, for members of the African American community…
  • Ready to watch the Dawgs play, but first, let me take a selfie! In this segment, Dr. Keith Campbell, Head of the Psychology Department at UGA, explains…