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U.Va. psychologist debunks myths about how the brain works
Professor Daniel Willingham knows why students don't like school— it's all in how the brain works.
A mother works to find a cure for her son's syndrome
Alumna Audrey Davidow Lapidus writes about how a rare genetic syndrome has shaped her son's life as well as her own.
Physics professor invents a new substance
Physics professor Lou Bloomfield sets out to fix a wobbly table and discovers a substance that might do much more.
A conversation with Professor Michael Skrutskie
Astronomy professor Michael Strutskie talks about a pretty powerful telescope.
Common chemical could have lasting effects on genes
BPA, a chemical found in everything from soda bottles to store receipts, could affect genes that play a role in social behavior across generations.
Rare and astonishing equipment fuels science and medicine at U.Va.
Take a look at four cool machines that help U.Va. doctors, students and researchers expand the limits of their fields.
However you define emotional intelligence, researchers agree it can be a determining factor in building a fulfilling life.
How an unlikely pair came to share the same commitment
Dr. Mary Laughlin and football coach Mike London try to improve the survival rate for those afflicted with cancer and blood disorders.
How marriage has changed in the last 50 years and why it continues to decline
U.Va. researchers explore the ways that marriage has changed and look toward the future of the institution.
How depression might—or might not—be a biological adaptation
A U.Va. psychiatrist believes that depression is a biological adaption and must have an upside.
Can you heat a home with computers? Do social safety net programs work? How long does it take high-fat foods to clog your arteries?
Looking for some ways to get more out of your summer? We’ve got some ideas, tips and stories that can help.
U.Va. faculty and alumni explore a few ways to get the best out of your summer.
In With the New
Clinical chemist named Innovator of the Year
How do you help a laboratory thrive? Professor Robin Felder knows.
Felder, director of U.Va.'s Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology program, was honored in April as
HIGHLIGHTS
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Blue Books
The agony and ecstasy of final exams (including excerpts from real blue book exams).
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Unearthing Slavery at the University of Virginia
Recent discoveries on Grounds raise questions about the history of slavery.
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Money
Logan Sachon (Col '05) writes openly and honestly about finances, a subject once considered taboo, on the website The Billfold.
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The School of Athens
One of Raphael's most famous frescoes has enjoyed its own renaissance at the University.
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War Stories
Generations of alumni reflect on military life over the past century, sharing stories of world wars and major American operations in Asia and the Middle East.
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Top 5 Lists
Want to know the top 5 hidden gems around Grounds? The all-time leading sports scorers? Top foods at the dining hall?
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The Quality of Souls
Alumna Audrey Davidow Lapidus writes about how a rare genetic syndrome has shaped her son's life as well as her own.
- Changes to the Honor System 2013
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Make It Stick
Physics professor Lou Bloomfield sets out to fix a wobbly table and discovers a substance that might do much more.
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Rethinking the Way We Learn
Professor Daniel Willingham knows why students don't like school— it's all in how the brain works.
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Against the Odds
Sean Doolittle's long, strange baseball journey
