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USF researchers release findings from Florida public opinion survey on inflation, housing market and student loans
Researchers at the University of South Florida have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on inflation, the housing market and student loans.
April 21, 2022Research
The Florida Ornithological Society nests at the USF Libraries
The USF Libraries announced a new partnership with the Florida Ornithological Society (FOS). Considering the Libraries’ many previous successes with environmental scholars and the Audubon Society of Florida, the FOS seemed like a natural fit to join the Florida Environment and Natural History nest.
April 19, 2022Research
Florida’s horse conch is closer to extinction than expected
A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shows that unregulated harvest of the gastropod has led to a drop in population, and this decline turns out to be greater than scientists realized.
April 19, 2022Research
USF researchers release findings from statewide public opinion survey on war in Ukraine, approval ratings and COVID-19
Researchers at the University of South Florida have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on several current policy issues. The results presented in this report address the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, presidential/gubernatorial job approval and COVID-19.
April 14, 2022Research
Study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making
The research debunks a widely held notion that serious online consumers buy products with a higher rating.
April 12, 2022Research
When the ‘stars’ don’t align: study finds top reviews, not average ratings, swap consumer decision-making
New USF research debunks a widely held notion that online consumers buy products based on rating.
April 11, 2022Research
Descending Into Florida’s Underwater Caves
Photo essay by Jason Gulley, associate professor of geology at USF, on how the world’s densest collection of freshwater springs is at the center of a slow-motion environmental tragedy (New York Times).
April 11, 2022Research
New book traces how beer influenced the world over time
A new book written by a USF anthropology professor traces the deep history of beer and its start in ancient civilizations. A staple of modern society, the refreshing, intoxicating beverage has roots going back 13,000 years. In many cultures, it was and still is, used as food.
April 7, 2022Research
One of the world’s biggest sea snails at risk of extinction
A century of unregulated harvesting for its gigantic shell has left the horse conch far more vulnerable than scientists realized. The study was led by University of South Florida marine ecologist Gregory S. Herbert and published in the journal PLOS ONE (National Geographic).
April 6, 2022Research
Florida’s State Shell At Higher Risk Of Extinction Than Previously Thought
“Our research shows that horse conch reproduction is less likely to keep pace with intense harvest than previously thought,” said lead author Greg Herbert, associate professor from the USF School of Geosciences.
April 6, 2022Research
USF opens new innovation facility aimed at growing Tampa Bay’s economy
The University of South Florida has unveiled a new, $42 million research center designed to help advance the Tampa Bay region’s growing startup industry.
April 6, 2022Research
Researchers studying connection between gut health and brain function
Researchers at USF are launching a research study for people who are concerned about their brain health, cognitive impairment and dementia and the link to their gut health. They will track alterations in the gut microbiomes to see if certain biomarkers can accurately predict which individuals are most likely to develop cognitive impairment or dementia.
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