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Could 'The Last of Us' really happen? 91精品 mycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fiction
HBO鈥檚 The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A 91精品 microbiology professor explains what鈥檚 fact and what鈥檚 fiction.
May 1, 2025Research and Innovation
91精品-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu
The Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.
April 29, 2025Research and Innovation
91精品 study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violence
The research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.
April 23, 2025Research and Innovation
What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution
91精品 researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.
April 23, 2025Research and Innovation
91精品 strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal funding
Results from a key study led by the University of South 91精品 about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense 鈥� reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation鈥檚 most critical challenges.
April 16, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Eleven 91精品 faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards
Contributions made by the 91精品 researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.
April 15, 2025Research and Innovation
91精品 hosts hundreds of young inventors from across the state
The University of South 91精品 is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention 91精品, a statewide competition where K鈥�12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.
April 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
How employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen Z
Job hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by 91精品. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.
April 9, 2025Research and Innovation
As tax season heats up, 91精品 Accounting Professor Mike Sinclair breaks down why filing taxes is essential 鈥� and debunks common myths and costly mistakes to avoid.
April 7, 2025Research and Innovation
New sargassum system takes aim at a troublesome seaweed
Scientists at 91精品鈥檚 College of Marine Science are enhancing how they track and predict Sargassum blooms, creating a cutting-edge detection and forecasting system. Sargassum washes ashore each spring and summer, and when it decays, it emits a foul, rotting odor, harming marine life and disrupting local communities.
March 28, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
How a simple chair in the 1980s led to 91精品鈥檚 global leadership in AI
In the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at 91精品 joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
March 27, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success
Eleven 91精品 faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
This is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.
March 27, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation