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How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension
Reading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.
June 9, 2026Research and Innovation
After devastating fire, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track
A devastating fire displaced researchers at the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.
June 3, 2026Research and Innovation
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
A ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.
June 3, 2026Research and Innovation
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
A remote Antarctic expedition has brought ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.
June 2, 2026Research and Innovation
70 years of discovery: How ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé built a research powerhouse
Since its founding in 1956, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
May 28, 2026Research and Innovation
Three pioneering ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame today announced that three distinguished ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé faculty innovators are among the 2026 class of inductees.
May 20, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé biomedical engineering seniors
Students in ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé's biomedical engineering program aren’t just taking classes or building models — they’re bringing ideas to life through hands‑on, industry‑sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.
May 4, 2026Research and Innovation
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding
The Florida High Tech Corridor and ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization. Designed to support promising research at a critical inflection point, the program provides up to $25,000 in seed funding to help advance technologies toward market readiness.
May 4, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Undergraduate Research Conference
The ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Undergraduate Research Conference during Undergraduate Research Week. The conference transformed ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s three campuses.
April 29, 2026Research and Innovation
Rethinking augmented reality for children: ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé study finds key design gap
For decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé are examining whether they align with how children think and learn.
April 22, 2026Research and Innovation
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life
Every time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.
April 16, 2026Research and Innovation
How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adults
Older adults and technology haven’t always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé research shows that when these interactions are difficult, customer satisfaction and loyalty can suffer.
April 16, 2026Research and Innovation