Research
A sea of opportunity for health and sustainability
A new study suggests Brazil could improve public health and food security by making better use of its seafood resources.
Can spirituality ease loneliness?
A new study by a University of Miami psychology assistant professor will delve into whether spirituality can help buffer the effects of loneliness.
Gaining firsthand research experience
As part of a prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, 17 students spent the summer working in physics and engineering labs across the University of Miami.
This AI tool doesn’t just speak languages—it invents them
Machine learning researcher Morris Alper developed ConlangCrafter, a tool that constructs new languages.
Bridging disciplines to accelerate autism research and interventions
Made possible through the generosity of The Batchelor Foundation, Inc., the Batchelor Bridge for Autism Grant Program will propel groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and evidence-based interventions to help children and families throughout South Florida and beyond.
Study examines Miami-Dade County resilience plans
University of Miami researchers analyzed 37 plans across the county, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for greater collaboration at the regional, county, municipal, and neighborhood levels.
A potential discovery from the dawn of time
Two University of Miami astrophysicists believe a recent unusual signal detected by a powerful ground-based observatory could provide solid evidence that primordial black holes—thought to have formed in the cosmic soup just after the Big Bang—really do exist.
New neuroimaging study captures the brain in high‑stakes moments
University of Miami researchers will use real-world exam stress and cutting-edge computational tools to study the neural dynamics of anxiety and depression.
Using AI to free physicians from paperwork
University of Miami students and alumni developed an AI-powered platform to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient care.
Understanding vaccine attitudes across immigrant communities
To improve health outcomes, sociologist Kim-Phuong Truong-Vu examines the complex interactions between immigrant identities and vaccine perceptions.
A new kind of teaching assistant joins the AI classroom
Computer scientist Geoff Sutcliffe developed an avatar that serves as a digital teaching assistant, available 24/7 in any language.
A ‘major steppingstone’ against Alzheimer’s
In a study that could have important implications for the future therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer’s patients, researchers at the University of Miami using a mouse model have been successful in reversing the loss of blood flow to the brain, one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
Unlocking the secrets of heat-resistant corals
During an expedition to the “Coral Triangle” in the Pacific Ocean, University of Miami researchers will investigate why and how corals in that region are able to withstand the effects of a warming ocean.
Monarchs on the move
A University of Miami biologist and a Princeton University researcher are among the first to utilize tiny sensors that allow scientists to track the migration of monarch butterflies.
Before flowers, ancient plants used heat to attract pollinators
A team of researchers has made new discoveries about the origins of pollination and plant-animal communication.
