billing Latest news from University of Florida on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/united-nations-ratifies-uf-created-framework-to-protect-people-on-cash-apps/?sc=rsin /articles/united-nations-ratifies-uf-created-framework-to-protect-people-on-cash-apps/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:05:00 EST 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. University of Florida /articles/biomedical-engineer-christine-schmidt-elected-to-prestigious-national-academy-of-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/biomedical-engineer-christine-schmidt-elected-to-prestigious-national-academy-of-medicine/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:45:06 EST Schmidt is one of the few exceptional individuals elected to both the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Engineering University of Florida /articles/expert-unravels-truth-on-spiders-as-friend-foe/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-unravels-truth-on-spiders-as-friend-foe/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:35:20 EST 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. University of Florida /articles/professor-leads-charge-to-change-policy-regarding-sports-safety-in-florida-high-schools/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-leads-charge-to-change-policy-regarding-sports-safety-in-florida-high-schools/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:05:20 EST 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. University of Florida /articles/cuddle-hormone-oxytocin-may-provide-pain-relief-and-help-curb-harmful-opioid-use/?sc=rsin /articles/cuddle-hormone-oxytocin-may-provide-pain-relief-and-help-curb-harmful-opioid-use/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:05:16 EST A two-year interdisciplinary study at UF examines synthetic oxytocin's potential as an alternate pain management option for older adults. University of Florida /articles/a-new-data-biorepository-at-uf-may-help-move-the-needle-on-pain/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-data-biorepository-at-uf-may-help-move-the-needle-on-pain/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:05:09 EST 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. University of Florida /articles/university-of-florida-s-new-acting-chair-of-materials-science-engineering-helps-fuel-mars-mission/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-florida-s-new-acting-chair-of-materials-science-engineering-helps-fuel-mars-mission/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:05:58 EST Michael Tonks, Ph.D., was named acting chair of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. His work contributes to NASA's fuel development program University of Florida /articles/uf-scientists-study-how-to-bring-you-climate-smart-coffee/?sc=rsin /articles/uf-scientists-study-how-to-bring-you-climate-smart-coffee/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:05:48 EST 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. University of Florida /articles/space-focused-accelerator-begins-process-for-applicants/?sc=rsin /articles/space-focused-accelerator-begins-process-for-applicants/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:05:43 EST 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 University of Florida /articles/new-video-test-for-parkinson-s-uses-ai-to-track-how-the-disease-is-progressing/?sc=rsin /articles/new-video-test-for-parkinson-s-uses-ai-to-track-how-the-disease-is-progressing/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:05:31 EST An automated assessment technique that uses artificial intelligence could revolutionize the management of Parkinson's disease University of Florida /articles/to-hire-the-right-job-candidate-humans-and-machines-should-clear-up-this-simple-miscommunication/?sc=rsin /articles/to-hire-the-right-job-candidate-humans-and-machines-should-clear-up-this-simple-miscommunication/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:05:40 EST Hiring teams need to teach machine learning algorithms how hiring works to find the best candidates. University of Florida /articles/uf-health-to-launch-cdc-backed-hypertension-pharmacists-program-in-jacksonville/?sc=rsin /articles/uf-health-to-launch-cdc-backed-hypertension-pharmacists-program-in-jacksonville/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 10:05:28 EST 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 University of Florida /articles/the-hidden-motive-behind-u-s-voters-stance-on-noncitizen-voting/?sc=rsin /articles/the-hidden-motive-behind-u-s-voters-stance-on-noncitizen-voting/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 May 2024 10:05:59 EST A new study from the University of Florida exposes a driving force fueling the debate on voting rights University of Florida /articles/nasa-selects-uf-mission-to-better-track-the-earth-s-water-and-ice/?sc=rsin /articles/nasa-selects-uf-mission-to-better-track-the-earth-s-water-and-ice/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 May 2024 13:05:17 EST 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. University of Florida /articles/stony-coral-tissue-loss-disease-is-shifting-the-ecological-balance-of-caribbean-reefs/?sc=rsin /articles/stony-coral-tissue-loss-disease-is-shifting-the-ecological-balance-of-caribbean-reefs/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 May 2024 14:00:00 EST A new study shows stony coral tissue loss disease is causing drastic changes in the Caribbean's population of corals, which is sure to disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem and threaten marine biodiversity and coastal economies. University of Florida /articles/university-of-florida-scientist-to-fly-on-blue-origin-suborbital-mission/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-florida-scientist-to-fly-on-blue-origin-suborbital-mission/?sc=rsin Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:05:43 EST Rob Ferl will be the first NASA-funded academic researcher to conduct an experiment as part of a commercial space crew University of Florida /articles/new-3d-printing-method-makes-printing-objects-more-affordable-and-eco-friendly/?sc=rsin /articles/new-3d-printing-method-makes-printing-objects-more-affordable-and-eco-friendly/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:05:37 EST 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. University of Florida /articles/engineering-students-solve-soldiers-problem-at-lightning-speed/?sc=rsin /articles/engineering-students-solve-soldiers-problem-at-lightning-speed/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:05:41 EST UF mechanical engineering students 'strike gold' with their design of a device to help soldiers on the battlefield camouflage vehicles easier and faster  University of Florida /articles/remote-work-cuts-car-travel-and-emissions-but-hurts-public-transit-ridership/?sc=rsin /articles/remote-work-cuts-car-travel-and-emissions-but-hurts-public-transit-ridership/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 EST 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. University of Florida /articles/scientists-are-available-to-answer-questions-and-provide-insight-from-their-respective-field-of-expertise-in-connection-to-monday-s-total-solar-eclipse/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-are-available-to-answer-questions-and-provide-insight-from-their-respective-field-of-expertise-in-connection-to-monday-s-total-solar-eclipse/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:05:04 EST University of Florida