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New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletail
Where do cobia and tripletail go across the Gulf and what can their movements reveal about their populations? A new USF-led study is tracking these popular sport fish to answer questions that could support recreational fishing, inform fisheries management decisions and strengthen coastal communities that depend on healthy fisheries.
September 17, 2026Research
USF seafloor mapping initiative earns $8.5 million NOAA award
Accurate seafloor maps are vital for safe and efficient maritime transportation, natural resource management and improved forecasts of storm surges resulting from hurricanes and other tropical weather events.
September 17, 2026Research
USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networks
Wireless connectivity now underpins almost every part of daily life – which is why USF researchers say future quantum-resistant and AI-enabled security technology is needed to protect the future generation of networks.
September 11, 2026Research
USF welcomes new faculty members for fall 2026
This fall, more than 200 new faculty members join the University of South Florida, helping to shape the next chapter of the institution's significant momentum and growth.
August 26, 2026Research
USF engineers develop technology to help nuclear power plants improve maintenance of a critical safety system
The technology addresses a longstanding maintenance issue involving specialized ice condensers used in certain nuclear power plants.
August 26, 2026Innovation, Research
MD-PhD student advances alternatives to chemotherapy through USF Health–Moffitt partnership
MD-PhD student Vincent Lok is advancing cancer immunotherapy research and exploring innovative alternatives to chemotherapy that harness the body's immune system to fight cancer.
USF Health research reveals new clues about how space travel may affect women’s health
USF Health researchers have uncovered new evidence that spaceflight conditions may affect women’s health, offering insights into how altered gravity and stress influence the vaginal microbiome during space travel.
USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
USF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that uses machine learning and real-time feedback to help identify risky movements and reduce the risk of ACL injuries before they occur.
August 18, 2026Innovation, Research
Can dry needling relieve multiple sclerosis pain? USF Health researchers are testing it
USF Health researchers are studying whether dry needling can safely reduce chronic leg pain and improve mobility in people with multiple sclerosis.
August 18, 2026Research
New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
From dashcams that identify road damage to tools that prioritize traffic signal repairs, USF researchers are developing technology to help transportation agencies respond more efficiently after hurricanes.
August 18, 2026Innovation, Research
How Florida’s sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the dark
Biologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature’s longest survival gambles.
August 4, 2026Research
USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions
Space isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.
July 29, 2026Research