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Beekeeping for beginners classes start Dec. 6 in Athens Posted on 10/09/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Does the thought of honey have you itching to raise bees? Then the State Botanical Garden of Georgia has a series of classes for you.

Diapers to dirt: Hydrogels focus of national youth science day Posted on 10/09/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Thin strips of fabric floated through the air in Athens, Ga., on Oct. 8 as University of Georgia 4-H students ripped open disposable diapers to study their stuffing, joining students from across the nation to perform the first national science experiment for the 2008 National Youth Science Day.

D.W. Brooks diversity awards given Posted on 10/08/08 by April Reese Sorrow

A University of Georgia instructor, a federal communications specialist, a UGA Cooperative Extension team and a national student organization were honored for their work and commitments to the improvement of diversity in Georgia at the D.W. Brooks Awards for Excellence ceremony Oct. 7 in Athens, Ga.

Georgia leaf color change peaks in early November Posted on 10/07/08 by Sandi Martin

This year’s leaf changing season will be a great one, despite some less than ideal conditions that will likely affect the vibrancy.

UGA honors faculty with D.W. Brooks awards Posted on 10/06/08 by Sharon Dowdy

Six trail-blazing University of Georgia faculty members were honored Oct. 7 in Athens, Ga., during the annual D.W. Brooks Lecture and Faculty Awards for Excellence ceremony.

West Nile numbers down, carriers thriving Posted on 10/02/08 by Sharon Dowdy

To date, two cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Georgia this year: one in Floyd County and one in Fulton County. Dry weather now provides perfect conditions for the mosquitoes that carry it, says a University of Georgia expert.

Be aware and care about breast cancer this month Posted on 10/02/08 by Connie Crawley

In Georgia each year, 5,235 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, the most common cancer among women. Sadly, 1,062 Georgia women die due to cancer each year. A high proportion of these deaths occur among low-income or minority women.

UGA ag school in top five nationally for research Posted on 10/02/08 by J. Faith Peppers

For the third consecutive year, the National Science Foundation has named the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences the No. 4 top ranked agricultural university in the nation.

Native plants need right location, too Posted on 10/02/08 by Matthew Chappell

Have you ever driven along a Georgia country road or visited a state park and a beautiful blooming shrub or tree caught your eye? Chances are you were looking at one of the thousands of plants native to Georgia.

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