University of Rhode Island (URI)

The University of Rhode Island (commonly referred to as URI) is the principal public research as well as the land grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island.

Rapid and accurate identification of mosquitoes that transmit human pathogens using artificial intelligence

Outlining the increasing threats posed by invasive species

A new small molecule drug could overcome cancer drug resistance

Small molecule drug may prevent chemotherapy resistance Scientists have discovered a small molecule drug that may stop cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy. Drug resistance is a major cause of cancer relapse and is responsible for as much as 90% of deaths related to the disease. The new compound, which was tested in an

A new small molecule drug could overcome cancer drug resistance

Submarines now have soft robotic arms for handling delicate sealife

A new, modular soft robotic arm gives deep-sea researchers better dexterity for embracing delicate sea life The human arm can perform a wide range of extremely delicate and coordinated movements, from turning a key in a lock to gently stroking a puppy’s fur. The robotic “arms” on underwater research submarines, however, are hard, jerky, and

Submarines now have soft robotic arms for handling delicate sealife

MIT engineers hand “cognitive” control to underwater robots

With MIT-developed algorithms, robots plan underwater missions autonomously For the last decade, scientists have deployed increasingly capable underwater robots to map and monitor pockets of the ocean to track the health of fisheries, and survey marine habitats and species. In general, such robots are effective at carrying out low-level tasks, specifically assigned to them by

MIT engineers hand “cognitive” control to underwater robots

URI researchers invent lab-on-paper for rapid, inexpensive medical diagnostics

A team of University of Rhode Island engineers led by Professor Mohammad Faghri has created a new paper-based platform for conducting a wide range of complex medical diagnostics. The key development was the invention of fluid actuated valves embedded in the paper that allow for sequential manipulation of sample fluids and multiple reagents in a

URI researchers invent lab-on-paper for rapid, inexpensive medical diagnostics

URI researchers release new biological agent to fight invasive weed

University of Rhode Island entomologists reached a milestone in their efforts to control the invasive weed swallow-wort this month with the first release of a biological agent to fight the pest. Last week, the URI scientists, led by Professor Richard Casagrande and Research Associate Lisa Tewksbury, sent 500 larvae of the moth Hypena opulenta to

URI researchers release new biological agent to fight invasive weed

Scientists Use Marine Robots to Detect Endangered Whales

Two robots equipped with instruments designed to “listen” for the calls of baleen whales detected nine endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of Maine last month. The robots reported the detections to shore-based researchers within hours of hearing the whales (i.e., in real time), demonstrating a new and powerful tool for managing interactions

Scientists Use Marine Robots to Detect Endangered Whales

Four ways to harvest solar heat from roads

Image via Wikipedia Walk barefoot on an asphalt road and you’ll soon realize how good the substance is at storing solar heat – the heat-storing qualities of roadways has even been put forward as an explanation as to why cities tend to be warmer than surrounding rural areas. Not content to see all that heat

Four ways to harvest solar heat from roads

Dawn of the Frankenfish

Image via Wikipedia Fast-growing genetically modified trout and salmon could soon be the first transgenic animals on the table THE Belgian blue is an ugly but tasty cow that has 40% more muscle than it should have. It is the product of random mutation followed by selective breeding—as, indeed, are all domesticated creatures. But where

Dawn of the Frankenfish

Student creates cost-effective self-healing concrete?

Image via Wikipedia Self-healing “smart building materials” have the potential to reduce structure repair costs, lower cement-production carbon emissions and even save lives. One barrier that has kept these materials from being commercialized, however, is their potentially labor-intensive and thus expensive production process. Recently, an engineering student from the University of Rhode Island (URI) announced

Student creates cost-effective self-healing concrete?

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UH College of Pharmacy Joins Nationwide Network of Universities to Transform How Medications and Vaccines are Delivered
The University of Houston College of Pharmacy is joining the RAPID Alliance Medications 360 Study with a goal of transforming how medications and vaccines are delivered in the U.S. from 2022 – 2031.
URI leads team of researchers awarded $1.5 million NOAA grant to study sea-level rise's effects on storms
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island and Penn State University have been awarded a four-year, $1.5 million grant through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to study ...
Corals once thought to be a single species are really two, study concludes
Both encouraged Pelosi to explore the topic further through an undergraduate research project at UB, with the goal of assessing, more comprehensively, whether the two corals were indeed two different ...
Using seashells as a sustainable drinking water treatment
University of Rhode Island senior Jennifer Newport spent the summer collecting water samples and then testing a treatment system using seashells.
Grant helps URI, Penn State researchers study sea-level rise
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Researchers at the University of Rhode Island and their colleagues ... it may worsen the impact of extreme weather, URI said in a statement. The goal is to help ...

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URI leads team of researchers awarded $1.5 million NOAA grant - URI Today
September 29, 2021
After four decades, URI professor's legacy extends well beyond his lab - URI Today
September 21, 2021
Quantum computing pioneer Umesh Vazirani to give Cruickshank Lecture as part of three-day conference - URI Today
October 12, 2021
Grant Helps URI, Penn State Researchers Study Sea-Level Rise | Rhode Island News | US News - U.S. News & World Report
October 3, 2021
Experts talk Coasts in Crisis, rising seas and building resilience as part of 2021 Sustaining Our Shores Honors Colloquium, Oct. 5 - URI Today
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UH College of Pharmacy Joins Nationwide Network of Universities to Transform How Medications and Vaccines are Delivered
The University of Houston College of Pharmacy is joining the RAPID Alliance Medications 360 Study with a goal of transforming how medications and vaccines are delivered in the U.S. from 2022 – 2031.
First Drug for Dengue Found to Be Effective in Mice; Human Clinical Trials Starting
Four hundred million people become infected with dengue each year, and 40,000 die, but at present, there is not a single treatment option.
Mt Everest in crisis: Calls to end world's most coveted climb
It's been a rocky few years for Mount Everest thanks to climate change, coronavirus and desperate climbers. Climbing to the highest point on earth has been ...
Mount Everest summit: Coronavirus pandemic, climate change and desperate climbers wreak havoc on ultimate climbing dream
It's been a rocky few years for Mount Everest thanks to climate change, coronavirus and desperate climbers. Climbing to the highest point on earth has been the ultimate dream for many hikers, since ...
Mount Everest summit: coronavirus pandemic, climate change and desperate climbers wreaks havoc on hike
The coronavirus pandemic, climate change and a massive spike in amateurs may finally killed the world’s most coveted hike once and for all. It’s been a rocky few years for Mount Everest thanks to ...