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Q&A: Are Olympians built differently?

Aug 6, 2024, 7:43 AM

UK doctoral fellow, Benjamin Burke, discusses the physiological differences that set Olympic athletes apart from everyone else.

UK researcher receives NSF CAREER award to create safe, smart target drone capturing

Aug 6, 2024, 7:21 AM

Xu Jin has received the prestigious NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award for his research on creating innovative methods to make drones safer and smarter.

‘Behind the Blue’: Advancing clinical research with CCTS Director Katherine Hartmann

Aug 5, 2024, 7:39 AM

In this episode of " Behind the Blue", Katherine Hartmann, the new director of UK's Center for Clinical and Translational Science, discusses her research in women's health, the impetus behind translational research and science, and UK's unique position to move the work of our researchers from campus to our community.

Unlocking the mind: The fascinating psychology of Olympic athlete, fan rituals

Aug 5, 2024, 7:30 AM

Marc Comier and Jenny Rice discuss the psychology behind the unique rituals of athletes and sports fans.

Departments of MAE and ECE make history with 5 capsules' successful return from space

Aug 2, 2024, 9:21 AM

UK is the only university that has had a successful hypersonic reentry, a testament to the leading role the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering plays in in hypersonic research and space exploration.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

Aug 2, 2024, 7:52 AM

The Brain Health Activities program offers a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.

Art and horticulture merge to create natural dye garden at UK

Aug 2, 2024, 7:28 AM

Crystal Gregory and Shari Dutton have both recently started experimenting with natural dyeing of fabric — using pigments derived from plants.

Video highlights UK’s work to reduce substance use disorder program barriers

Aug 1, 2024, 7:30 AM

Researchers at UK are hosting a watch party for a video that showcases their work to better understand the barriers to substance use disorder program engagement in Kentucky.

Philip Westgate: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Aug 1, 2024, 7:23 AM

Philip Westgate, acting chair and professor in the Department of Biostatistics in the UK College of Public Health, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

Gaines Center taking applications for minigrants for the 2024-25 academic year

Jul 31, 2024, 7:20 AM

The program provides grants of up to $500 to support humanities-related programming and expenses related to speaker fees and/or event logistics.

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