News Feed
Viewing items with Category: All Categories, Year: All Years
![A man pictured from behind at a computer with code on the screen.](/images/news/2018/stopping-hacks-before-they-start/stopping-hacks-490-327.jpg)
Stopping Hacks Before They Start
USF computer scientists identify new cyberattacks that monitor your typing without infecting your computer.
December 17, 2018Research and Innovation
![NAI: National Academy of Inventors logo](/images/news/2018/president-genshaft-digital-camera-inventor-steve-sasson-recognized/president-genshaft-digital-cam-inventor-490-327.jpg)
USF President Judy Genshaft and Digital Camera Inventor Steve Sasson Recognized by the National Academy of Inventors
Honor recognizes contributions to academic invention and global innovation.
December 11, 2018Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
![Dr. Bryanna Fox in front of a USF police car.](/images/news/2018/what-makes-murderer/what-makes-murderer-490-327.jpg)
What Makes a Murderer?
New research from USF criminologist shows a significant connection between psychopathy and homicides.
December 11, 2018Research and Innovation
![A research unit in the Antarctic](/images/news/2018/whats-under-antarctic-ice-sheet/whats-under-antarctic-490-327.jpg)
What's Under the Antarctic Ice Sheet?
A unique method created by a USF associate professor to determine radiocarbon ages, will be central to an expedition expected to transform the way we view the Antarctic continent.
December 4, 2018Research and Innovation
![Four people with plates of hamburgers and fries](/images/news/2018/fighting-crave-fattening-food/fighting-the-crave-490-327.jpg)
Fighting the Crave for Fattening Food? Just Surround Yourself in its Scent
Just a whiff of fried food may entice you to order a high-calorie meal. But breathe it in for longer than two minutes, and you’re more likely to be content with fruit.
November 30, 2018Research and Innovation
![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/_resources/images/news/listing-image.jpg)
Eight USF Faculty Members Named New AAAS Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes the world’s leading researchers.
November 27, 2018Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
![A fluorescence micrograph of S. aureus as it begins the cell division process. The green area shows the assembly of GpsB protein molecules at the site of division.](/images/news/2018/fighting-staph-cellular-level/fighting-staph-490-327.jpg)
Fighting Staph on a Cellular Level
As antibiotic resistance grows, researchers find new targets for fighting deadly staph infections.
November 20, 2018Research and Innovation
![Dr. Thomas Casale, principal investigator for the USF Health arm of the large-scale study testing a new drug for severely peanut-allergic patients, checks study participant Carter Grodi, 16.](/images/news/2018/usf-health-tests-new-peanut-allergy-drug/usf-healths-tests-peanut-490-327.jpg)
USF Health Tests New Peanut Allergy Drug
The University of South Florida was one of two Florida sites that tested the new immune therapy drug manufactured in Clearwater.
November 19, 2018Research and Innovation, USF Health
![The Wisconsin train car, which accompanied the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus during the early 1900s. Courtesy: The Ringling Museum, Sarasota, FL](/images/news/2018/ringling-train-chugs-digital-world/ringling-train-chugs-490-327.jpg)
Ringling Train Chugs into Digital World
The century-old train car known to be the site of business transactions for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has long been too fragile for visitors to step inside. Through a project led by USF, it will no longer be limited to glancing through a window.
November 14, 2018Research and Innovation
![USF graduate students testing catalysts designed to convert biogas into diesel fuel.](/images/news/2018/turning-trash-into-fuel/turning-trash-into-fuel-490-327.jpg)
Turning Trash into Fuel
Scientists at the University of South Florida are taking the lab to the landfill, refining a groundbreaking process that uses trash to make liquid fuel.
November 8, 2018Research and Innovation
![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/_resources/images/news/listing-image.jpg)
Human Waste Converter Invented at USF Recognized as Ready for Commercial Use
Created by USF Engineers, the NEWgenerator is making an impact in sustainability efforts around the world.
November 7, 2018Research and Innovation
![A photo illustration of oxycodone pills in prescription bottles.](/images/news/2018/impact-opioid-epidemic-children-varies-state/impact-opioid-epidemic-490-327.jpg)
Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Children Varies by State
While opioid abuse continues to plague certain states more than others, each state is unique in how it attempts to stem the crisis and its effect on families.
November 6, 2018Research and Innovation