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Newswise: United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps
Released: 8-Nov-2024 9:05 AM EST
United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps
University of Florida

University of Florida cybersecurity professor Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps.

Newswise: Biomedical Engineer Christine Schmidt Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine
Released: 25-Oct-2024 12:45 PM EDT
Biomedical Engineer Christine Schmidt Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine
University of Florida

Schmidt is one of the few exceptional individuals elected to both the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Engineering

Newswise: Expert Unravels Truth on Spiders as Friend, Foe
Released: 25-Oct-2024 12:35 PM EDT
Expert Unravels Truth on Spiders as Friend, Foe
University of Florida

As Halloween approaches, Johnalyn Gordon, an urban entomologist, responds to the top five questions she receives to ease fears and help celebrate our spooky spider friends.

Released: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Professor Leads Charge to Change Policy Regarding Sports Safety in Florida High Schools
University of Florida

The statewide policy clarifies expectations for heat safety modifications during sports, promotes communication and secure documentation for health-related information, and sets the minimum standard for access to health care services at events.

   
Released: 10-Sep-2024 5:05 PM EDT
“Cuddle hormone” oxytocin may provide pain relief and help curb harmful opioid use
University of Florida

A two-year interdisciplinary study at UF examines synthetic oxytocin’s potential as an alternate pain management option for older adults.

Released: 5-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
A new data biorepository at UF may help move the needle on pain
University of Florida

With $10 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, researchers from the University of Florida are storing post-surgical human tissue in a repository, collecting data points from the samples, and mapping and analyzing the tissue via artificial intelligence tools. The goal is to explore pain pathways and create custom pain treatments.

Newswise: University of Florida’s new acting chair of materials science & engineering helps fuel Mars mission
Released: 2-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
University of Florida’s new acting chair of materials science & engineering helps fuel Mars mission
University of Florida

Michael Tonks, Ph.D., was named acting chair of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. His work contributes to NASA's fuel development program

Newswise: UF scientists study how to bring you ‘climate-smart coffee’
Released: 26-Jul-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UF scientists study how to bring you ‘climate-smart coffee’
University of Florida

Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora, and by 2050, about 80% of Arabica production is predicted to decrease because of climate change. So, scientists are investigating to see if they can find alternative coffee cultivars.

Released: 25-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Space-focused accelerator begins process for applicants
University of Florida

University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Arizona State University and Vanderbilt partnering to offer training to businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs to help propel them into the new space economy; applications open Aug. 8

Newswise: New video test for Parkinson’s uses AI to track how the disease is progressing
Released: 23-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New video test for Parkinson’s uses AI to track how the disease is progressing
University of Florida

An automated assessment technique that uses artificial intelligence could revolutionize the management of Parkinson's disease

Released: 6-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
To hire the right job candidate, humans and machines should clear up this simple miscommunication
University of Florida

Hiring teams need to teach machine learning algorithms how hiring works to find the best candidates.

Released: 23-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UF Health to launch CDC-backed Hypertension Pharmacists’ Program in Jacksonville
University of Florida

University of Florida Health to lead CDC initiative aimed at reducing health disparities in some Jacksonville communities by connecting patients with community pharmacists for help managing high blood pressure

Released: 21-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
The hidden motive behind U.S. voters' stance on noncitizen voting
University of Florida

A new study from the University of Florida exposes a driving force fueling the debate on voting rights

Newswise: NASA selects UF mission to better track the Earth’s water and ice
Released: 9-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
NASA selects UF mission to better track the Earth’s water and ice
University of Florida

The GRATTIS mission from the University of Florida was selected this week by NASA, which includes sensor technology that will provide vital insights into movement of water and ice across the planet.

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Newswise: University of Florida scientist to fly on Blue Origin suborbital mission
Released: 19-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
University of Florida scientist to fly on Blue Origin suborbital mission
University of Florida

Rob Ferl will be the first NASA-funded academic researcher to conduct an experiment as part of a commercial space crew

Released: 10-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
New 3D-printing method makes printing objects more affordable and eco-friendly
University of Florida

A team of scientists led by UF engineering researchers has unveiled a method for 3D printing that allows manufacturers to create custom-made objects more economically and sustainably.

Newswise:Video Embedded engineering-students-solve-soldiers-problem-at-lightning-speed
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Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Engineering students solve soldiers’ problem at lightning speed
University of Florida

UF mechanical engineering students 'strike gold' with their design of a device to help soldiers on the battlefield camouflage vehicles easier and faster 

8-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Remote work cuts car travel and emissions, but hurts public transit ridership
University of Florida

Remote work could cut hundreds of millions of tons of carbon emissions from car travel – but at the cost of billions lost in public transit revenues, according to a new study.



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