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New ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men
A new ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ study examines the growing threat of financial sextortion among men and boys. The research explores why males are increasingly targeted, the psychological and financial impacts of victimization and the warning signs and prevention strategies people can use to protect themselves online.
June 22, 2026Research and Innovation
How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension
Reading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.
June 9, 2026Research and Innovation
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
A remote Antarctic expedition has brought ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.
June 2, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
70 years of discovery: How ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ built a research powerhouse
Since its founding in 1956, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
May 28, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation
Be positive: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research shows your heart will thank you
Positive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research co‑authored by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ shows these frequent, short‑term interventions may reduce blood pressure and increase physical activity, while digital tools help sustain these benefits over time, especially for older adults.
May 13, 2026Research and Innovation
Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ biomedical engineering seniors
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.
May 4, 2026Research and Innovation
Rethinking augmented reality for children: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ study finds key design gap
Most augmented reality technology is designed for adults, often overlooking how children naturally think and interact. A University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ study found that children ages 9 to 12 engage with AR more physically and intuitively, highlighting the need for child‑centered design in education.
April 22, 2026Research and Innovation
How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adults
Senior travelers hold considerable spending power in the hospitality industry. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research shows that difficult QR code interactions can negatively impact satisfaction and repeat business.
April 16, 2026Research and Innovation
Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ scientists
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.
April 10, 2026Research and Innovation
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ powering ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research on air taxis
Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers playing a key role on behalf of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Department of Transportation.
March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.
March 16, 2026Research and Innovation
Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment
Infectious disease researchers at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.
March 5, 2026Research and Innovation