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Deciding now or later: How conflicting online reviews influence when consumers buy

A new study from researchers at the University of South Florida examines how consumers react when faced with a collection of top online reviews that conflict with each other.

July 14, 2022Research

Stringy algae dominates coastline from Cocoa Beach to Sebastian and beyond

This summer's Sargassum already has set a record. Combined, the total amount of the weed increased from 18.8 million tons in May 2022 to 24.2 million tons in June 2022, setting a new historical record, according to the University of South Florida scientists July 2 bulletin on the algae.

July 14, 2022Research

USF and FIU researchers release statewide public opinion survey findings, topics include abortion and gun reform

Researchers have released results from a statewide survey aimed at measuring public opinion on a variety of current policy issues. The findings address the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion, the economy, gun violence/reform and presidential/gubernatorial job approval.

July 12, 2022Research

USF Health, TGH use postage stamp-size tile to slow recurring brain tumors

Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida’s College of Medicine have once again teamed up on cutting-edge biotechnology. The latest is a postage stamp-size tile, dubbed the GammaTile, that can slow the return of brain tumors post-operation (Tampa Bay Business Journal / paywall).

July 12, 2022Health, Innovation, Research

Local USF doctoral student honored for dementia research

USF student Rio Tate is one of 60 people in the world to be chosen for a prestigious military scholarship this year. And it's largely due to his work to better understand dementia and how to prevent it.

July 11, 2022Student Research

Can ‘brain painting’ help ADHD patients? USF looks for answers.

USF computer science and engineering professor Marvin Andujar is studying whether college students diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can use this futuristic technology to improve attention spans and reduce the need for prescription drugs, which can have side effects.

July 6, 2022Research

USF St. Petersburg to host town hall to raise awareness about disaster preparedness in south St. Petersburg

Community organizers, Pinellas County and the Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience at USF St. Petersburg campus are organizing a July 12 town hall in south St. Petersburg in the hopes of creating a network of assistance in the event of a disaster.

July 6, 2022Research

USF researchers say Spanish caves are revealing new details on sea level rise

Caves in Mallorca, Spain tell a story of unprecedented sea level rise, researchers with the University of South Florida found. Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac and USF graduate students were among the international team that studied minerals in the caves dating back 4,000 years.

July 6, 2022Global Research, Student Research

'Sargassum storm': Stinky seasonal seaweed sets record in Brevard, and more is coming this way

USF expects the trend of increasing Sargassum seaweed in the ocean to slow this month but with the possibility of ramping back up after that.

July 5, 2022Research

Having a coffee before shopping may cause you to spend more money

The University of South Florida set up a pop-up café at the entrances of stores in France and Spain. They offered shoppers coffee, decaf, or water. After leaving the store shoppers shared their receipts with the researchers.

July 4, 2022Research

Inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator cohort concludes with Pitch Night event

During the pitch event, which concluded the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator program, each company gave a 4-minute pitch explaining a particular problem in the world of finance.

July 1, 2022Entrepreneurship

USF anthropologist tells the story of ‘throwaway’ boys

After spending several years unearthing graves and crimes at an infamous, state-operated “school for boys” in Florida’s panhandle, University of South Florida anthropologist Erin Kimmerle has released her harrowing findings to the masses.

July 1, 2022Research

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