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2 months ago | 
news.uga.edu | Sydney Barrilleaux
Flowers like marigolds and roses may have a place in sustainable food production.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
phys.org | Sydney Barrilleaux
As social media grows, so too does awareness of cryptocurrencies. And hearing about them online may affect people's behavior, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The study was published in the International Journal of Bank Marketing and was co-authored by Kyoung Tae Kim of the University of Alabama's Department of Consumer Sciences.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
news.uga.edu | Sydney Barrilleaux
YouTube and Reddit users were most invested in cryptocurrencies. UGA researchers warn against taking investment advice from social media.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
everand.com | Sydney Barrilleaux
Hearing about cryptocurrencies online may affect people’s behavior, according to a new study. Cryptocurrencies, or “crypto,” are digital currencies used for both payment and investment. They’ve seen a surge in popularity over the past decade, especially as more people learn about them through social media. The study found that about half of social media users surveyed have invested in digital currencies. And the more social media platforms a user was active on, the more likely they were to invest.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
techxplore.com | Sydney Barrilleaux
Self-driving cars rely on artificial intelligence to predict where nearby cars will go. But when those predictions don't match reality, that discrepancy can potentially lead to crashes and less safe roadways. That's why a recent study from the University of Georgia developed a new AI model to make self-driving cars safer. Their paper is published in the journal Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
techxplore.com | Sydney Barrilleaux
Virtual reality and the metaverse are setting the stage for new ways to watch sporting events. A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that users value the unique virtual interactions with others offered by digital events. The metaverse refers to digital shared spaces that operate in real time. It's highly immersive and allows people from all over the world to interact in the same virtual space.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
news.uga.edu | Sydney Barrilleaux
Virtual reality and the metaverse are setting the stage for new ways to watch sporting events. A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that users value the unique virtual interactions with others offered by digital events. The metaverse refers to digital shared spaces that operate in real time. It’s highly immersive and allows people from all over the world to interact in the same virtual space.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
albanyherald.com | Sydney Barrilleaux
Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services developmentStore and/or access information on a deviceYou can choose how your personal data is used.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
onlineathens.com | Sydney Barrilleaux
Sydney BarrilleauxUGA TodayMixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Children participating in the study saw a significant increase in physical activity. Most kids don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity they need every day, and what exercise they do get is on the decline. But, as most parents and guardians know, getting kids to work out isn’t as easy as just telling them to do so.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Sydney Barrilleaux
Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Children participating in the study saw a significant increase in physical activity. Most kids don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity they need every day, and what exercise they do get is on the decline. But, as most parents and guardians know, getting kids to work out isn’t as easy as just telling them to do so.
