Utility-scale Solar Energy Impedes Endangered Florida Panthers
Reducing the energy industry's carbon footprint in Florida is impeding a large carnivore's paw-print. A study is the first to document the effects of utility-scale energy installations on a large carnivore.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Scientist Aims to Ensure ‘Microbe-free’ Mars Samples
The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is collecting samples in search of signs of ancient microbial life, which would advance NASA’s quest to explore the past habitability of Mars.
Researchers Urge: 'Prescribe Aspirin Based on Benefit-to-Risk Not Age'
Researchers provide a perspective on aspirin to prevent heart attacks and stroke and urge health care providers to make clinical judgements on a case-by-case basis and based on benefit-to-risk and not age.
Novel °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Technology for Self-driving Cars Earns Second U.S. Patent
A researcher from the College of Engineering and Computer Science has earned a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new technology for autonomous systems for self-driving cars.
Gunfire or Plastic Bag Popping? Trained Computer Knows the Difference
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ engineering researchers have developed a gunshot detection algorithm and classification model that can discern similar sounds such as gunfire or a plastic bag popping.
Dinosaurs' Last Spring: Study Pinpoints Timing of Asteroid Impact
A seminal study by °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ scientists and collaborators confirms the time of year of the Chicxulub asteroid impact, responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on Earth 66 million years ago.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Emeritus Professor of Marketing Donates $2 Million to University
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ has received an estate gift pledge of more than $2 million from College of Business emeritus professor Eric Shaw '72, '73, Ph.D.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Dementia Care Model Designated 'Edge Runner' by AAN
The dementia care model designed by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing to protect vulnerable communities was selected by the American Academy of Nursing as an "Edge Runner."
Septic System Waste Pervasive Throughout Florida's Indian River Lagoon
There are more than 300,000 septic systems adjacent to Florida's Indian River Lagoon. A new °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Harbor Branch study shows even properly functioning septic systems contaminate groundwater and surface water.
New Survey Unveils Major Impact of COVID-19 on the Future of Nursing
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Cross Country Healthcare survey finds impact on nurse satisfaction levels and key areas to help improve and advance careers and increase well-being of nurses.