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Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time
In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.
March 20, 2025Research
Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean
Scientists have been divided on the causes of the phenomenon known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB). But a new study published in Nature Communications may have identified what drove a tipping point that established this alga in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.
March 13, 2025Research
Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”
The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.
March 11, 2025Research
John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF
As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow.
March 10, 2025Research
Demand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand department
Renovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.
March 7, 2025Research
USF conference takes aim at addictions in Manatee-Sarasota
The Duvall Conference will kick off USF Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and other organizations develop new ways to fight addictions and substance misuse in Manatee-Sarasota.
March 5, 2025Research
College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations
USF’s newest college is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing.
March 5, 2025Research
Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realize
Habitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.
February 25, 2025Research
USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine exploration
A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.
February 19, 2025Research
USF researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malaria
Stopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Center for Global Health and Inter-Disciplinary Research.
February 12, 2025Research
USF Future of Food Think Tank’s bold vision to fight food insecurity
The Future of Food Think Tank at the University of South Florida held its official launch in late January, convening a diverse group of researchers, health professionals and community leaders to tackle one of the most critical challenges of our time—food insecurity.
February 11, 2025Research
St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest return to spark curiosity and expand knowledge in STEM and art
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.
February 6, 2025Research