Origin of the 'Motion of the Ocean' in the Straits of Florida Revealed
A numerical study by Â鶹ŮÀÉ Harbor Branch is the first to identify mechanisms of instability responsible for the formation of sub-mesoscale eddies, which has important environmental implications.
Machine-learned Human Emotions Will 'Drive' Autonomous Vehicles
A unique invention by a researcher in the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on machine-learned human moods for autonomous systems has received a competitive U.S. utility patent.
Study on Traffic Deaths Makes Strong Case for Remote Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in remote work arrangements, which also could help improve occupational and traffic safety.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth
Â鶹ŮÀÉ will celebrate Juneteenth with a special virtual event on Friday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Understanding Florida's Harmful Algal Blooms Free Online Video Series
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Center for Environmental Studies and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a series of free online modules to assist in understanding the science and challenges related to harmful algal blooms.
Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study conducted on older adults at risk for Alzheimer's shows that a memory biomarker increased after a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training, confirming the beneficial effects of exercise.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Tech Runway® Reveals its Ninth Venture Class
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its ninth class, "Venture Class 9."
Alarming Rising Trends in Suicide by Firearms in Young Americans
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators examined suicide trends by firearms in white and black Americans ages 5 to 24 years from 1999 to 2018.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Ruth Tappen Named '2021 Alliance World Class Faculty' Honoree
Ruth M. Tappen, Ed.D., RN, FAAN, in Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was recently recognized as the "2021 Alliance World Class Faculty" honoree by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
Mangrove Root Model May Hold the Key to Preventing Coastal Erosion
Â鶹ŮÀÉ College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are the first to quantify the optimal mangrove root hydrodynamic with a predictive model, providing insight into the erosion processes of shorelines.