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Tariq Iqbal has a vision of humans and robots working together and trusting one another through a combination of native and artificial intelligence.Iqbal, an assistant professor of systems engineering and computer science in the…

Conventional wisdom holds that storing fat around your belly increases your risk for Type 2 diabetes. But surprising new findings from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggest that naturally occurring variations in our genes…

The world is drowning in data.According to Statista, one of the leading providers of market and consumer data, 90% of the world’s data has been created in just the last two years alone. A new course in the University of Virginia’s College…

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging, a finding that could lead to longer, healthier lives and the possible prevention of age-related conditions…

Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, Amanda Nguyen and colleagues were wrapping up their study of a mental health program in Ukraine when they heard rumors of Russian troops converging on the border.When her team…

The University of Virginia collaborated on new research, published Wednesday, which indicates that for parts of the world suffering severe heat and drought, including portions of the United States, removing carbon dioxide from the…

When Univerity of Virginia professor Mandy Rispoli and her Kenyan partners organized a workshop for families of children with autism in the growing city of Eldoret, they carved out two hours for the event.It was not nearly enough.“We had…

New Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” – the worsening of the disease’s symptoms late in the day – and spur sleep disruptions thought to contribute to the disease’s…

Just in time for fall, the University of Virginia has added super-powerful computing capabilities to help faculty, students and staff perform, among other things, artificial intelligence and machine-learning research.  Joshua Baller,…

You’ve just finished a cup of coffee at your favorite cafe. Now you’re facing a trash bin, a recycling bin and a compost bin. What’s the most planet-friendly thing to do with your cup?Many of us would opt for the recycling bin – but…