‘Antibiotic Culture’ Permeates Intensive Care Units in U.S. Hospitals
A study by a researcher from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters examined how ICU physicians use antibiotic therapies and the factors that influence their decision-making.
Child Sex Trafficking Victim Experiences Differ Greatly by Gender
A study by a researcher in ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is the first to test for gender differences in risk factors and experiences of youth incarcerated for childhood prostitution.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Developed AUTOHOLO Shows Potential as Red Tide Warning System
¹ú²úÂ×Àí researchers are the first to use a new autonomous, submersible holographic 3D microscope and imaging system to characterize red tide in the field and break new ground for monitoring harmful algal blooms.
Wild Animals Stop the Spread of Socially Transmitted Misinformation
Using camera observatories in a coral reef in French Polynesia, a study by ¹ú²úÂ×Àí and collaborators finds that in groups of foraging fish, misinformation rarely spreads to more than a few individuals.
They Matched! ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate 'Match' Day
The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2023 opened their sealed envelopes at noon on this "Match Day," and learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama
¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.
All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health
A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.
Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?
Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.
Study: Renting Beats Buying in Vast Majority of U.S.
Despite widespread home price declines, renting still makes more sense than owning in the vast majority of U.S. housing markets, according to researchers at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí and FIU.
America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade
A study by ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups.