Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
91ÖÆƬ³§ research shows a chemical released by plastics can alter how octopus and their prey behave -- shifting prey choice and lowering prey defenses. Plastic-derived oleamide may quietly rewire marine behavior.
Winners of Second CMBB Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced
91ÖÆƬ³§'s Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Schmidt College of Science, has announced the winners of its second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
91ÖÆƬ³§'s Federated Learning AI Model Presented at Top AI Conference
91ÖÆƬ³§ engineering researchers presented their novel federated learning AI model, pFedDB, at the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, which had an acceptance rate of 17.6%.
91ÖÆƬ³§ Study: Tiny Worm Offers Clues to Combat Chemotherapy Neurotoxicity
A new study used tiny worms to model nerve damage from a common chemotherapy drug and found treatments that reduced seizures and motor deficits, pointing to ways to protect patients.
91ÖÆƬ³§ Athletics Announces $2 Million Gift from Hagerty Family
91ÖÆƬ³§ Athletics is proud to announce another gift from long-time donors Michelle and Michael Hagerty, who have pledged $2 million in support of women's scholarships and the Competitive Excellence Fund.
Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers found that adults whose diets were highest in ultra-processed foods had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who ate the least, even after adjusting for other factors.
91ÖÆƬ³§ Nursing Named Lead Academic Affiliate in Caring Science
91ÖÆƬ³§'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is designated Lead Caring Science Academic Affiliate by the Watson Caring Science Institute, honoring 40 years of global leadership in caring science education.
Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon
Rising COâ‚‚ and nutrient pollution are weakening the Indian River Lagoon's ability to support shell-building life. A new 91ÖÆƬ³§ Harbor Branch study maps where shell growth is most at risk across the lagoon.
91ÖÆƬ³§ Launches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering
91ÖÆƬ³§ engineering's Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE) advances innovation in engineering and computation, using AI-driven analytics to extract insight from biological data research.
91ÖÆƬ³§ Climbs in U.S News and World Report's 2026 Online Rankings
91ÖÆƬ³§'s online bachelor's program catapulted 46 spots to No. 77 from No. 123 in the nation for the 2026 "Best Online Programs" rankings by U.S. News & World Report.