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USF and FIU researchers release statewide public opinion survey results, topics include gas prices and social media regulation
The survey, sponsored by the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at USF, addresses how Floridians are being affected by rising gasoline prices and issues related to Elon Musk’s potential purchase of the social media platform Twitter.
July 20, 2022Research
USF PACT study looks to prevent dementia with brain games
PACT (Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training) is a five-year clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive training or brain games on the computer to delay cognitive decline in hopes that they prevent dementia.
USF research team advances understanding of the small but mighty forage fishes
Forage fishes, or bait fish, are unsung heroes of the Gulf coast ecosystem. Many of these species have been overlooked by fisheries scientists and managers until fairly recently.
July 19, 2022Research
USF's College of Public Health gets $1M to boost the laboratory workforce — and potentially Tampa's biotech scene
The University of South Florida was given over $1 million to grow the public health laboratory workforce, a stepping stone to building the region’s burgeoning biotechnology scene (Tampa Bay Business Journal / paywall).
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
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
'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
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