University of South Florida (USF)

The University of South Florida (USF) is a public research university in Tampa, Florida

A big step forward to wireless power for sensors, LEDs and other simple devices with low energy requirements

A solution to ensure social media users are exposed to more reliable news sources

A way to rapidly disinfect and electrostatically recharge N95 respirators for reuse and more reuse – effectively

Could a new vaccine help to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease?

Could the cure for melanoma be a compound derived from a marine invertebrate?

Billions of microplastic particles found in a major body of water

A new study from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and Eckerd College estimates the waters of Tampa Bay contain four billion particles of microplastics, raising new questions about the impact of pollution on marine life in this vital ecosystem. This is the first measurement of microplastic abundance and distribution in the region. Researchers

Billions of microplastic particles found in a major body of water

The fight to preserve coral reefs requires local, not just global, action

Study is world’s longest record of reactive nutrients, algae concentrations for coral reefs Coral reefs are considered one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet and are dying at alarming rates around the world. Scientists attribute coral bleaching and ultimately massive coral death to a number of environmental stressors, in particular, warming water temperatures

The fight to preserve coral reefs requires local, not just global, action

The largest bloom of macroalgae in the world stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico

Scientists led by the USF College of Marine Science used NASA satellite observations to discover the largest bloom of macroalgae in the world called the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB), as reported in Science. They confirmed that the belt of brown macroalgae called Sargassum forms its shape in response to ocean currents, based on numerical simulations.

The largest bloom of macroalgae in the world stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico

Could certain antidepressants provide frontline treatment for multiple infectious diseases?

Some antidepressants could potentially be used to treat a wide range of diseases caused by bacteria living within cells, according to work by researchers in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and collaborators at other institutions. Research published in the April print edition of the journal Life Science Alliance, shows that antidepressant drugs called FIASMAs, including desipramine,

Could certain antidepressants provide frontline treatment for multiple infectious diseases?

Precise activation and tracking of cancer treatment with a new compound is possible

Researchers at The Wistar Institute and the University of South Florida have advanced a novel compound that specifically targets the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response that is frequently hyperactivated in cancer and promotes survival of cancer cells during stressful conditions. The new compound has unique chemical properties that allow for precise activation and can be

Precise activation and tracking of cancer treatment with a new compound is possible

An eco-friendly and cost-effective approach to recovering uranium from seawater

Scientists have demonstrated a new bio-inspired material for an eco-friendly and cost-effective approach to recovering uranium from seawater. A research team from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of South Florida developed a material that selectively binds dissolved uranium with a low-cost

An eco-friendly and cost-effective approach to recovering uranium from seawater

Using light to convert a polymer material from a rigid substance to a softer one that can heal itself when damaged

New material reversibly changes its structure in response to different wavelengths of light. MIT researchers have designed a polymer material that can change its structure in response to light, converting from a rigid substance to a softer one that can heal itself when damaged. “You can switch the material states back and forth, and in

Using light to convert a polymer material from a rigid substance to a softer one that can heal itself when damaged

Entire ecosystems are being thrown out of whack by changing weather patterns

Day and night will soon align, marking the start of spring. But the timing of nature’s calendar is starting to fall out of sync. In a study published in Nature Climate Change, a team of researchers from the University of South Florida in Tampa found that animal species are shifting the timing of their seasonal activities,

Entire ecosystems are being thrown out of whack by changing weather patterns

New Generation of Manufacturing Could Begin With Breaking Me Softly

A finding by a University of Central Florida researcher that unlocks a means of controlling materials at the nanoscale and opens the door to a new generation of manufacturing is featured online today in the journal Nature. Using a pair of pliers in each hand and gradually pulling taut a piece of glass fiber coated in

New Generation of Manufacturing Could Begin With Breaking Me Softly

USF Biologist Discovers Secret to Highly Efficient Swimming in Certain Animals, Such as Jellyfish

The findings may lead to rethinking ideas about some of the evolutionary adaptations acquired by swimming animals and how engineers approach future vehicle design. Previous studies have shown that jellyfish and eels can move using very low amounts of energy that would make a Toyota Prius jealous. In fact, these ocean denizens can go from

USF Biologist Discovers Secret to Highly Efficient Swimming in Certain Animals, Such as Jellyfish

High costs of research at universities made worse by funding gap

“Real” costs of research not met by funding available to universities. Although more opportunity exists for university-based researchers to be innovative, and there is more financial support for innovation than ever before, the cost of university research is rising to new levels and presents a serious funding problem. The “real costs” of research—costs that include

High costs of research at universities made worse by funding gap

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US study unearths Persian origins of Swahili people - study
Today, millions of east Africans living on the coast identify as Swahili although this identity is often secondary to other local identity markers.
USF iPad band launches international tour
The University of South Florida’s iPad band, Touch, is taking its interactive musical show on the road as part of the “Turn the Quiet Down” tour. Audience participation is a key part of the band’s ...
Life’s work of University of South Florida researcher uncovers first ancient DNA from Swahili civilization
(March 23, 2023) – A University of South Florida anthropologist has uncovered the ... St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida ...
A giant blob of seaweed is headed to Florida and the Caribbean – could it ruin your beach vacation?
Massive seaweed blob invades Florida beaches!” “Huge, smelly snake of seaweed headed toward the Caribbean!” Though the headlines sound like something out of a 1950s horror movie, sargassum is reaching ...
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Founded in 1973, the College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida (USF). USF is situated in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region, with campuses in ...

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USF splits Thursday doubleheader with Spring Arbor
The University of Saint Francis baseball team split a doubleheader with Spring Arbor University on Thursday afternoon. The Cougars dropped game one 5-1 before rebounding to take game two 7-5.
Here are Florida’s nasty invasive species. Why do we have so many? | Column
Our lovely climate allows nasty creatures to thrive. And “python” isn’t the only one that begins with “P.” You probably already know Florida’s climate allows all kinds of nasty creatures to survive ...
Swahili Secrets Unlocked: Ancient DNA Discovery Restores Heritage and Debunks Myths
Life’s work of University of South Florida researcher uncovers first ancient DNA from Swahili civilization. New study brings peace and restores pride to millions of people who identify as Swahili by ...
Living on the edge: Losing history
Barrier islands are history books that recorded many of Florida’s earliest, still-hidden stories. Archaeology is the gateway to those histories and stories, says Neill J. Wallis, associate curator for ...
University of South Florida
Founded in 1973, the College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida (USF). USF is situated in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region, with campuses in ...