Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.
Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing
An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype
Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.
Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models
Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.
Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Engineering in Top Three Fastest Improving Colleges in the U.S.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is rapidly rising and is ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' (2020 to 2022) as one of the top three fastest improving engineering colleges in the U.S.
Sleep Research Earns ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Scientist 'Alzheimer's Association' Award
Carmen Varela, Ph.D., is developing non-invasive methods to monitor sleep quality and brain health aimed at advancing new approaches to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Receives $1 Million for New Program
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute announced today it has received $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation to launch and support its new Program in Computational Brain Science and Health (PCBSH).
Breastfeeding Status and Duration Impact Postpartum Depression Risk
A nursing study is the first to examine current breastfeeding status in association with postpartum depression risk in a dataset of 29,685 American women, revealing the significant benefits of breastfeeding.
EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.