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USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen

USF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that uses machine learning and real-time feedback to help identify risky movements and reduce the risk of ACL injuries before they occur.

August 18, 2026Innovation, Research

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Can dry needling relieve multiple sclerosis pain? USF Health researchers are testing it

USF Health researchers are studying whether dry needling can safely reduce chronic leg pain and improve mobility in people with multiple sclerosis.

August 18, 2026Research

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New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season

From dashcams that identify road damage to tools that prioritize traffic signal repairs, USF researchers are developing technology to help transportation agencies respond more efficiently after hurricanes.

August 18, 2026Innovation, Research

Biologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature’s longest survival gambles.

August 4, 2026Research

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USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions

Space isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.

July 29, 2026Research

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Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply

USF Health researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares how hurricanes disrupt food access and what communities can do to strengthen food system resilience before disaster strikes.

July 16, 2026Research

Record-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, USF researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.

July 8, 2026Research

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USF Health study shows promise of non-surgical treatment for slipped discs

USF Health researchers highlight non-invasive spinal treatment option for patients with cervical disc injuries.

July 1, 2026Research

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USF research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assault

USF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s new research explores how consent laws for adolescent sexual assault care vary across all 50 states.

June 26, 2026Research

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New USF study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men

A new USF study examines the growing threat of financial sextortion among men and boys. The research explores why males are increasingly targeted, the psychological and financial impacts of victimization and the warning signs and prevention strategies people can use to protect themselves online.

June 22, 2026Research

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USF Health secures new funding to advance research on promising liver cancer drug

Amid rising liver cancer rates linked to alcohol and metabolic disease, USF Health is advancing research on a drug that could work alongside GLP-1 therapies.

June 18, 2026Health, Research

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Resilience and resolve drive marine researchers in the wake of disaster

After a devastating fire at its primary facility, the College of Marine Science is bouncing back to ensure its research and impact continue.

June 15, 2026Research

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