Sloth Fever Unlikely To Spread via Mosquitoes in Southeastern US (UF News)
UF researchers found that the primary mosquitoes in the Southeastern U.S. are poor transmitters of the Oropouche virus, easing concerns that “sloth fever” could become established in the region despite recent travel-related cases.
UF Researchers Mine Lightning Data To Protect Cell Towers (UF HWCE)
UF researcher Ziqin Ding, Ph.D., and his team are working on a project to protect cell towers and other tall objects from lightning strikes.
New RNA-Based “Light Switch” Technology Could Speed Disease Testing (UF News)
UF researchers have unveiled an affordable new technique that can spot single-letter genetic mutations in minutes, which could improve infectious disease testing, cancer genotyping and personalized medicine.
UF Crime-Prevention Lab Wins Prestigious Win Phillips Award (UF HWCE)
SaferPlaces Lab, led by UF researcher Read Hayes, received the Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award for its evidence-based crime-prevention initiatives and its collaborative work that strengthens connections between UF and the Gainesville community.
ASH Recognizes Eight UF College of Pharmacy Trainees With Abstract Awards (UF Pharmacy)
The American Society of Hematology, or ASH, has honored eight University of Florida College of Pharmacy trainees from Professor Jatinder Lamba’s lab with Abstract Achievement Awards.
30 Under 30 – Energy & Green Tech (Forbes)
Forbes has announced its 30 Under 30 list for Energy & Green Tech, recognizing innovators shaping the future of sustainable technology. Among the honorees are Tamas Kereszy, Caroline Comeau, and Jason Gibson.
America’s Next AI Accelerator Constraint: Heat, Power and the End of ‘Just Add GPUs’ (UF HWCE)
UF researchers have developed a hybrid photonic–electronic neural network that performs feature extraction using light, marking a breakthrough designed to overcome the energy and speed limits of traditional AI computing.
New Moby Dick-Like Termite Species Discovered (UF/IFAS)
An international research team led by UF entomologist Rudolf Scheffrahn discovered a new South American termite species, Cryptotermes mobydicki, named for its whale-like elongated head and hidden mandibles.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Research Lab Develops Polymers From Corn (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate spotlights Dr. Gregory Hudalla’s research on a sweet-corn-derived polymer that could transform how medications are stabilized and stored.
Common Water Pill May Help HIV Medicines Work Faster and Reduce Inflammation, Early Study Suggests (UF Scripps)
UF researchers have found that spironolactone, an FDA-approved medication commonly prescribed for heart and blood pressure conditions, may be a useful add-on to standard HIV treatment.