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2022
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Viruses thrive in aquatic plants in Florida’s springs
The viruses that dominate the news cause disease, but some viruses survive in living things without doing any harm. Dr. Mya Breitbart’s lab at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science is figuring out which viruses are in aquatic habitats and what they are doing there.
August 16, 2022Research
USF researchers use 3D technology to explore an ancient Greek city in Sicily
Thanks to the interdisciplinary work of a team of USF scientists, the ancient Greek city of Heloros, in Sicily, is now being studied with the most advanced digital technologies. The team identified additional structural details of the city, which dates to the eighth century B.C., and is now able to reveal a fuller picture of its layout.
August 10, 2022Global Research, Research
Pandemic ripple effect
Researchers create a framework for understanding the impact of external crises on the B2B sales industry.
August 10, 2022Research
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus publishes new Research Magazine highlighting faculty’s exceptional work
The recently published fourth edition of “Research: USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus,” highlights faculty research that arose from the COVID-19 pandemic and heightened awareness of racial tensions and disparities in the United States during the past two years.
August 10, 2022Research
Pensionable overtime raises pension costs by almost 20%, study finds
A new study finds that local and state governments should look at controlling pension costs by adjusting pension incentives such as overtime allocation rules.
August 8, 2022Research
USF doctoral student invents wood alternative to combat inflated lumber prices
With the help of a National Science Foundation grant, a USF Ph.D. candidate, John Cotter, has developed a new product using recycled plastic materials.
August 8, 2022Innovation, Student Research
USF Student Invents Lumber Alternative Using Recycled Plastic
With funding from the National Science Foundation, a University of South Florida mechanical engineering student has developed a recycled plastic building material to be used as a cost-effective alternative to structural lumber.
August 5, 2022Innovation, Research, Student Research
USF student invents lumber alternative using recycled plastic
The material will be used as a replacement for wood to create fence posts that can last 30 to 50 years, about three times longer than a traditional wood fence.
August 4, 2022Innovation, Student Research
Florida researchers present findings at Alzheimer's Association conference
Florida researchers are sharing findings that can help people better understand Alzheimer's disease and dementia at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in San Diego this week. There are 32 experts from the state presenting a diverse body of research at the conference, including several from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Researchers Launch Global Dashboard To Track Invasive Mosquitoes Carrying Deadly Diseases
To combat the ongoing threat of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide, University of South Florida researchers have launched a mosquito-tracking dashboard driven by citizen science—a scalable solution proven effective in a recent USF study.
August 3, 2022Global Research, Research
Coral Reef “Oases”: New Study Provides Clues to Locate Resilient Reef Communities
New models developed by an international team including USGS researchers could predict and explain the locations of resilient coral reef communities that may play a key role in coral reef conservation efforts.
August 2, 2022Global Research, Research
On the hunt: where do phytoplankton get their food in the nutrient-starved Gulf?
A new $2.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will help a cross-disciplinary team of scientists figure it out. The team will attempt to determine if there is an overlooked nutrient source along the coastal margins. The three-year project, led by Angie Knapp from Florida State University, includes Kristen Buck and Tim Conway at the USF College of Marine Science.
August 2, 2022Research