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UCF's "Smart Bubbles" Target Cancer and Save Hearts
Innovation•May 20

UCF's "Smart Bubbles" Target Cancer and Save Hearts

A University of Central Florida researcher created microscopic bubbles that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors while protecting the heart from damage. The breakthrough technology is now being fast-tracked toward human trials with help from a private investor.

Google News - Disease Cure•3 min read
Florida Researchers Turn Beach Nuisance Into Food Ingredient
Innovation•May 19

Florida Researchers Turn Beach Nuisance Into Food Ingredient

Scientists at Florida State University have figured out how to transform pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed that smothers beaches and costs millions to clean up, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could turn a $35 million annual problem into a sustainable solution.

Google News - Researchers Find•3 min read
Scientists Launch "Ecotech" to Turn Nature Into Solutions
Innovation•May 14

Scientists Launch "Ecotech" to Turn Nature Into Solutions

Researchers just introduced ecotech, a new field that designs technology inspired by entire ecosystems, not just individual organisms. Florida could lead this breakthrough industry that transforms everything from wind farms to agriculture.

Google News - Innovation Technology•3 min read
Regenerative Farming Could Save Billions While Healing Soil
Solutions•Apr 16

Regenerative Farming Could Save Billions While Healing Soil

A Florida researcher has discovered that just 10 U.S. states have laws incentivizing carbon farming, even though switching to regenerative practices could unlock $250 billion in economic value. As fertilizer prices spike 50%, farmers are finding the climate solution they need has been in the soil all along.

Google News - Climate Solution•3 min read
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Videos•Apr 3

USF Scientists Test Psilocybin for Mental Health Treatment

University of South Florida researchers are running clinical trials using psilocybin to help people with serious mental health conditions. The studies could open new treatment paths for patients who haven't found relief through traditional therapies.

Google News - New Treatment•2 min read
Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Newborn Stars
Innovation•Apr 1

Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Newborn Stars

University of Florida researchers used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to photograph a cosmic nursery with unprecedented clarity, revealing stars being born right now. The images show the W51 region in a way we've never seen before.

Google: James Webb telescope•2 min read
Global Effort Saves Hawksbill Sea Turtles From Extinction
Planet Wins•Mar 28

Global Effort Saves Hawksbill Sea Turtles From Extinction

After decades of devastating population loss, hawksbill sea turtles are getting a lifeline from an international network of conservation heroes. From Solomon Islands community rangers to Florida researchers, people worldwide are joining forces to protect these ancient ocean travelers.

Google: species saved endangered•2 min read
Florida Lab Saves Endangered Okapi with Freezing Tech
Planet Wins•Mar 3

Florida Lab Saves Endangered Okapi with Freezing Tech

Scientists at Florida's White Oak Conservation Center are using microscopic freezing technology to preserve endangered animal genetics without removing more animals from the wild. Their breakthrough could help save species like the okapi from extinction.

Google: species saved endangered•2 min read
Florida Lab Freezes Hope for Endangered Okapi, Gerenuk
Planet Wins•Feb 28

Florida Lab Freezes Hope for Endangered Okapi, Gerenuk

Scientists at Florida's White Oak Conservation Center are using cutting-edge freezing technology to save endangered species without removing more animals from the wild. Their breakthrough could preserve genetic diversity for creatures like okapi and gerenuk for generations.

Google: species saved endangered•3 min read
Florida Finds Mite That Eats Two Strawberry Pests
Solutions•Feb 25

Florida Finds Mite That Eats Two Strawberry Pests

University of Florida researchers discovered a predator mite that naturally controls two destructive strawberry pests at once. This tiny helper could save farmers money while protecting crops without harsh chemicals.

Google News - Researchers Find•2 min read