Topic: Science and Technology
Newly discovered viruses reveal an evolutionary missing link
Using AI-powered tools and vast DNA databases, University of Miami researchers identified previously unknown viruses that offer new clues about the origins of life.
Science fiction meets science fact in new ‘What’s Up, Earth?’ public series
Free programs offered in person or online, launching Oct. 20 connect communities with research on the environment, human health and emerging solutions.
From first lines of code to leading an AI project
Arian Djahed is using the skills he learned in the Master of Science in Data Science program to help build a legal citations tool.
Study documents beef industry group’s early efforts to counter climate concerns
Archival research shows how a cattle industry group used public relations to counter early climate concerns.
From kung fu to consciousness
First-year Stamps Scholar Artiom Peshkur hopes to spend his career pursuing answers to some of humanity’s most enduring questions.
With El Niño in play, hurricane researchers zoom in on the Pacific
University of Miami oceanographer Lynn “Nick” Shay is using data gathered from Hurricane Polo to study ocean-atmosphere interactions and the elusive surface drag coefficient that helps determine the wind stress of tropical cyclones.
Helping AI recognize when it does not know the answer
Using mathematics inspired by quantum physics, University of Miami researchers are developing ways to identify when AI-generated answers may be unreliable.
Building safer, more sustainable housing
A collaboration between the University of Miami, Resilient Cities Catalyst and the Ministry for Grand Bahama will offer new and resilient housing to workers and returning residents.
The science behind a baby’s smile
Two new studies suggest that smiling and other positive interactions with caregivers help shape infants’ emotional development.
Building safer, more sustainable housing
A collaboration between the University of Miami, Resilient Cities Catalyst and the Ministry for Grand Bahama will offer new and resilient housing to workers and returning residents.
Investing in climate resilience
The Resilience Finance Lab, an initiative of the University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Institute, will bring together experts across sectors to develop the market infrastructure needed to fund projects that reduce environmental and disaster risks.
An ‘umbrella' for coral reefs
Three engineering students from the University of Miami created a solution to help protect delicate corals from harmful UV rays and hope to conduct more large-scale testing in the ocean soon.
