Health and Medicine
Tracking sargassum at sea
University of Miami scientists, collaborating with a local aerospace and technology company, have developed and deployed high-tech drifters to predict the seaweed’s path to shore.
Mind-altering research
From sleep to inflammation, University of Miami epidemiologist Denise Vidot and her team of researchers are examining how different psychedelic substances interact in the body to affect overall health.
Impactful summer experiences
On National Intern Day, read about the experiences of three undergraduate students who are spending their summer at some of their ideal workplaces.
Building bonds through gaming
Alumnus and child therapist Justin Jacobson created a Roblox game to help kids and parents connect that just won an international award.
Nutrition lessons for the digital age
Sophomore Mason Margolis and lecturer Michelina Witte developed a digital health literacy workshop that teaches young consumers to identify nutrition misinformation and make more informed health decisions.
Europe’s heat problem goes beyond the weather
The continent is sweltering under another intense heat wave. Yet its building infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle the brutal temperatures. A University expert explains why.
Safety in the sun
While a new social media trend is encouraging young women to tan, a University of Miami skin cancer expert cautions against sun exposure and tanning beds.
From survival to recovery
University of Miami experts assess humanitarian and medical response after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes and the rarity of a “doublet.”
Former University of Miami dean, wife pass away
Isaac Prilleltensky, former dean of the School of Education and Human Development, and his wife, Ora Prilleltensky, died within days of each other.
A secret weapon for the Hurricanes
Athena Amancio-Alsobrook, a University of Miami alumna and graduate student, works to get student-athletes ready for the game.
City smarts
From flying cars and high-tech sensors to AI platforms and quantum computing, Smart Cities MIAMI explores the future of urban development.
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