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Humans responsible for more than 90% of world's oil slicks
In a new study published in Science, researchers developed the first global map of chronic oil slicks in the ocean and found that more than 90% of them come from human sources, significantly more than previously reported.
June 16, 2022Research and Innovation
Tight budgeters beware: Skip the coffee before shopping
University of South Florida study finds that caffeine tends to loosen the purse strings.
June 15, 2022Research and Innovation
USF awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
The new funding dovetails with a $44.4 million, five-year NIH grant awarded last year to test whether computerized brain training can reduce dementia risk in older adults.
June 8, 2022Research and Innovation, USF Health
New 'Lost Voices' exhibit translates and digitizes America’s oldest parish archive to provide rare insight into early Florida history
A new online exhibit launched by La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas provides the public with unprecedented insight into the daily lives and relationships of the multi-ethnic population that comprised St. Augustine, Fla. from the 16th-19th centuries. The Florida city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the continental U.S.
June 7, 2022Research and Innovation
U.S. Secretary of Energy meets with USF researchers, community partners
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for a meeting with leaders of the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research to learn more about efforts of the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition, which is housed at USF.
June 2, 2022Research and Innovation, University News
COVID-19 mortality rate five times higher among labor, retail and service workers, study reveals
A USF College of Public Health study shows correlations between COVID-19 mortality rates and the socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity and race of working adults.
May 31, 2022Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF biologist discovers ‘skydiving’ salamander
The wandering salamander is the first known to have evolved aerial behaviors.
May 26, 2022Research and Innovation
New brain-painting method developed at USF being tested for ADHD treatment
USF computer scientist Marvin Andujar is harnessing the power of concentration and art to develop a new brain-computer interface (BCI) prototype and help study participants use their brain like never before. The goal is to introduce a novel treatment option for individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by tapping directly into their brain activity.
May 20, 2022Research and Innovation
Study recommends widening visibility of supply chain network for customers and suppliers
A joint project between the USF Supply Chain Innovation Lab and global manufacturer Jabil has concluded that it’s good business to have a more visible supply chain network.
May 11, 2022Research and Innovation
USF tech helping combat malaria and other tropical diseases across the world
Following his success eradicating a major source of malaria, technology created by a USF public health researcher is being implemented by insect control agencies throughout Africa and across the Tampa Bay region.
May 9, 2022Research and Innovation
USF researchers uncover misnomer in mental illness recovery
University of South Florida researchers say the findings challenge current stereotypes that many mental health disorders are chronic and prevent well-being.
May 3, 2022Research and Innovation
USF-invented software tool implemented around the world to improve real-time transit data
The public transportation agencies for the country of France and state of California have started utilizing an open-source software tool created at USF that quickly finds errors in a transit agency’s real-time data – providing travelers more accurate information through mobile mapping applications, such as Google and Apple Maps.
April 22, 2022Research and Innovation