How Toxic is the Water's Surface on Florida's Indian River Lagoon?
According to a new study by researchers at ×ó°®ÊÓƵ Harbor Branch, that depends on very specific environmental conditions and the type of toxin on the water surface of Florida's Indian River Lagoon.
Language Trade-off? No, Bilingual Children Acquire English by Age 5
A first-of-its kind study in U.S.-born children from Spanish-speaking families finds that minority dual language exposure does not threaten the reliable acquisition of English by children in the U.S.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Study Reveals Most Important Factors in Selecting Campsites
What makes the consummate campsite? Price and availability of electricity are the main factors, with proximity to a body of water and canyon views less important.
Origin of the 'Motion of the Ocean' in the Straits of Florida Revealed
A numerical study by ×ó°®ÊÓƵ Harbor Branch is the first to identify mechanisms of instability responsible for the formation of sub-mesoscale eddies, which has important environmental implications.
Machine-learned Human Emotions Will 'Drive' Autonomous Vehicles
A unique invention by a researcher in the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on machine-learned human moods for autonomous systems has received a competitive U.S. utility patent.
Study on Traffic Deaths Makes Strong Case for Remote Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in remote work arrangements, which also could help improve occupational and traffic safety.
Understanding Florida's Harmful Algal Blooms Free Online Video Series
×ó°®ÊÓƵ's Center for Environmental Studies and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a series of free online modules to assist in understanding the science and challenges related to harmful algal blooms.
Sellers Call the Shots in Florida's Overvalued Housing Market
Homes across Florida are selling for more than 17 percent above their long-term pricing trend, with the degree of overpricing a particular concern in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.
Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study conducted on older adults at risk for Alzheimer's shows that a memory biomarker increased after a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training, confirming the beneficial effects of exercise.
Alarming Rising Trends in Suicide by Firearms in Young Americans
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators examined suicide trends by firearms in white and black Americans ages 5 to 24 years from 1999 to 2018.