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The salamander that can parachute from atop the world’s tallest trees
The wandering salamander glides to the ground from on high by splaying its limbs and pumping its tail.
May 23, 2022Research
These 'skydiving' salamanders survive leaps from the world’s tallest trees
Biologist Christian Brown of the University of South Florida had long wondered how these aptly named wandering salamanders can survive such massive leaps among northern California’s coastal redwoods. According to a new study, these tiny amphibians have evolved a human-like strategy for soaring from old-growth redwoods.
May 23, 2022Research
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
Hustle and flow: USF studies how water moves in Tampa Bay
Researchers are fine-tuning a model that helped scientists study the effects of last year’s Piney Point release into the bay. Piney Point, though an environmental crisis for the region, proved to be a boost for science—spotlighting the importance of consistent research and offering a unique opportunity to study the consequences of wastewater discharges.
May 19, 2022Research
USF marine researchers gifted $5 million to pursue red tide mitigation efforts
The Center for Red Tide Research at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) in St. Petersburg will receive $5 million of a $14 million pledge made by Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 4 to marine research labs and environmental organizations to support red tide research and mitigate the spread of harmful algal blooms.
May 17, 2022Research
USF students compete in Florida Blue Health Innovation Challenge
Three University of South Florida students — Siegrid Pregartner, Mitchell Harrah, and Frank Nunez — won first and second place and Judge's Choice awards in the ninth annual Florida Blue Health Innovation Challenge. Florida Blue Health Care, one of the largest health care providers in Florida, awarded a total of $23,500 to Florida college students at the April 29 competition.
May 16, 2022Innovation, Student Research
Rogue waves ... in Tampa Bay?
Laura Azevedo is a PhD student at the College of Marine Science. She studies rogue waves in Tampa Bay, which are large, unpredictable and dangerous. She was lead author of a study in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering that is the first to identify and describe rogue waves in this region.
May 10, 2022Student Research
USF technology identifies locations of mosquitoes and helps eradicate malaria
Technology created by a USF public health researcher is being implemented by insect control agencies throughout Africa and across the Tampa Bay region. Associate Professor Benjamin Jacob created a smartphone app that pairs his algorithm with a drone and satellite images to identify locations of previously unknown mosquito breeding habitats to treat them within the same day.
May 10, 2022Global Research, Health, Research
Graduate students accepted into prestigious History Ph.D. programs in U.S. and England
Morgan Greig will attend the prestigious University of Cambridge in England, and Hannah Tweet will attend top-ranked University of Michigan in Fall 2022. Both are some of the most renowned research universities in the world.
May 9, 2022Research, Student Research
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. Associate Professor Benjamin Jacob created a smartphone app that pairs his algorithm with a drone and satellite images to identify locations of previously unknown mosquito breeding habitats to treat them within the same day.
May 9, 2022Global Research, Health, Research
St. Petersburg's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute gets $4.8 million for red tide research
The funding is part of a $14 million statewide investment set aside in Governor Ron DeSantis's 2022-23 budget (Tampa Bay Business Journal / paywall).
May 6, 2022Research
DeSantis pledges $14 million to fight red tide in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged millions of dollars in state money Wednesday to combat red tide across the state. Nearly $5 million will go to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus. And $3 million will go to researching red tide mitigation technology at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota.
May 5, 2022Research