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¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Scientists Uncover 'Missing' Plastics Deep in the Ocean
A study is the first to unveil the prevalence of plastics in the entire water column in the southern Atlantic Ocean and implicates the ocean interior as a crucial pool of 'missing' plastics.
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3D Robotic Spine 'Twin' Offers New Way to Preview Surgical Procedures
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ engineering scientists and a Marcus Neuroscience Institute neurosurgeon have collaborated on developing a novel 3D human spine replica for cervical disc implants.
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¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Lands $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Rapid, Automated HIV Self-test
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ engineering and biomedical science researchers are developing an affordable and reliable, automated HIV self-test that will increase access and improve treatment outcomes in any setting.
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¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Scientist Aims to Ensure ‘Microbe-free’ Mars Samples
The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is collecting samples in search of signs of ancient microbial life, which would advance NASA’s quest to explore the past habitability of Mars.
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Novel ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Technology for Self-driving Cars Earns Second U.S. Patent
A researcher from the College of Engineering and Computer Science has earned a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new technology for autonomous systems for self-driving cars.
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Gunfire or Plastic Bag Popping? Trained Computer Knows the Difference
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ engineering researchers have developed a gunshot detection algorithm and classification model that can discern similar sounds such as gunfire or a plastic bag popping.
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¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Launches New 'Professional Ph.D. Program in Computer Science'
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed this first-of-its-kind program in Florida that offers courses in a flexible format that includes evenings, weekends and online material.
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¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Receives $1 Million NSF Grant for First Networked-AI Testbed
Researchers in ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ's Center for Connected Autonomy and AI have developed the nation's first platform to connect autonomous robots using millimeter waves to advance team AI learning and operations.
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Novel Tag Provides First Detailed Look into Goliath Grouper Behavior
A study by ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ researchers is the first to reveal detailed behavior of massive goliath groupers in the wild using a custom-built multi-sensor tag combined with artificial intelligence.
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¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype
Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.