Health and Science

New club Cavalier Autonomous Racing receives $50,000 from Jefferson Trust

By Swati Srivastava |

Engineering Prof. Madhur Behl has been awarded $50,000 grant from Jefferson Trust to mentor new Cavalier Autonomous Racing Club which focuses on building a self-driving go-kart that they hope to demonstrate at the Indianapolis Motorsport Speedway next year. READ MORE

Closer to eternity — Brian Greene discusses how we got here, how we’ll leave

By Callie Freeman and Sam Wilson | 2/26/2020 2:58pm

Greene hopes his book and speaking engagements — like the one hosted by Paramount and New Dominion Bookshop — will remind people of the mystery of the universe.

Students navigate a world filled with pimples, sunburn and skincare

By Haley Stocks |

A person’s skincare needs depends on the specific conditions of their skin, so someone may have to change their skincare routine and concentrations of products to best fit their skin’s needs. READ MORE

Various classes offer students and community opportunities to practice mindfulness

By Swati Srivastava |

According to Associate Professor of Nursing Samuel Green, mindfulness is defined as being present in any situation. “The point is to be present with whatever comes up, [whether it is] pleasant, unpleasant or neutral,” Green said. “As a result of doing that over and over and over again, the mind becomes less reactive.” READ MORE

In their own words — scientists explain love

By Vyshnavi Pendala , Lucie Rutherford and Callie Freeman |

According to psychology professor Robert Emery, "love is a mystery that can never be defined." READ MORE

University alumni design NeuroView Diagnostics to prevent stroke disability

By Pumoli Malapati |

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., annually killing about 140,000 Americans. READ MORE

Adopting habits for a healthier semester

By Brightney Varghese |

The nutrition philosophy at Student Health focuses on the enjoyment of food, the role of food in aspects of a student's relationships, access and sustainability of food and constructing a diet that is beneficial based on any medical conditions. READ MORE

FDA approves artificial pancreas for easier diabetes management

By Callie Freeman |

The artificial pancreas system, a synchronization between glucose monitoring and insulin administration, shows one benefit that stands out among the rest — obtaining healthy overnight blood sugar levels. READ MORE

The Australian wildfires: How are they related to Charlottesville?

By Cecily Wolfe and Annie An |

“What is happening in Australia is by some degree caused by the people in Charlottesville,” Hank Shugart, W. W. Corcoran professor of environmental sciences, said. “It's a planetary problem.” READ MORE

Preventing hospital readmissions with the help of artificial intelligence

By Cecily Wolfe |

U.Va. data scientists are finding a way to use artificial intelligence to predict the likelihood of a patient returning to the hospital in an effort to prevent readmissions. READ MORE

The psychology and physiology of propaganda: A study of the radicalization of women

By Cecily Wolfe |

The researchers hope these findings could assist in finding ways to prevent women from being recruited into terrorism. READ MORE

STEM graduate students advocate for increased diversity through program GRIT

By Cecily Wolfe |

GRIT at the University now aids in coordinating efforts to diversify graduate student populations across the Biomedical Sciences, Biology and Engineering Departments. READ MORE

Researchers utilize holistic approach to predict severity of influenza season

By Brightney Varghese |

Researchers at the Biocomplexity Institute and Initiative are developing methods to analyze the patterns associated with flu season by creating computational models to forecast and control outbreaks. READ MORE

Climate change conversation, actions to shift in following decade

By Lucie Rutherford |

Looking towards the next 10 years, professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and leader of the environmental practice program at the University, Deborah Lawrence, stresses the importance of a positive and attainable path forward. READ MORE