UCF Biologist Records Highest-Ever Voltage By Electric Eel
A UCF biologist is attracting global attention for recording the highest-ever voltage generated by an electric eel — or any living creature, for that matter.
NEH Grant to Help Faculty Learn to Explore, Document Digital Cultures and Their Impact on Society
YouTubers and trolls on social media can teach us a lot about our culture and societal shifts that are coming or already underway.
Hurricane Dorian Washes Out More than 8,000 Sea Turtle Nests
At least 8,000 sea turtles nests washed away from the Brevard County portion of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge earlier this month because of Hurricane Dorian, according to a University of Central Florida survey.
Comet Gateway Discovered to Inner Solar System, May Alter Fundamental Understanding of Comet Evolution
A new study led by a University of Central Florida researcher may fundamentally alter our understanding of how comets arrive from the outskirts of the solar system and are funneled to the inner solar system coming closer to Earth.
New UCF Project Will Address Health and Safety of Hospitality Workers in Florida
With the U.S. hospitality industry booming there are more jobs and revenue, but with this growth there’s also more people entering a workforce already considered an at-risk population by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Tapping The Full Value Of Intellectual Property: Busting 5 Common Myths
OVERVIEW Between 1985 and 2015, the number of new U.S. patents granted grew more than 300 percent, to almost 300,000. Over the same period in China, annual patent grants grew by an astounding 816,527 percent – from 44 to 359,316. This growth illustrates a broader transition. Profits and business value have shifted from tangible assets …
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Tapping The Full Value Of Intellectual Property: Busting 5 Common Myths
OVERVIEW Between 1985 and 2015, the number of new U.S. patents granted grew more than 300 percent, to almost 300,000. Over the same period in China, annual patent grants grew by an astounding 816,527 percent – from 44 to 359,316. This growth illustrates a broader transition. Profits and business value have shifted from tangible assets …
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Finding Stability Amid An Evolving Terrorist Threat
OVERVIEW Nearly two decades on from the devastating 9/11 attacks, the threat of terrorism is not only still with us – its form has shifted over the years. Instead of mass orchestrated attacks, cities across the globe have seen the emergence of attacks by “lone wolf,” individuals with extreme views. In the U.S., recent incidents …
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Finding Stability Amid An Evolving Terrorist Threat
OVERVIEW Nearly two decades on from the devastating 9/11 attacks, the threat of terrorism is not only still with us – its form has shifted over the years. Instead of mass orchestrated attacks, cities across the globe have seen the emergence of attacks by “lone wolf,” individuals with extreme views. In the U.S., recent incidents …
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UCF Launches Podcast Series to Help Researchers Communicate Science
The University of Central Florida Office of Research has launched a 10-part podcast series called Research Decoded to help researchers communicate their work.