UCF Researchers Prospecting for Mining-Outpost Site on Moon
With space set to be the site of the next “gold rush,” UCF researchers are helping prospect a spot for a major first step in the upcoming scramble – creating a lunar mining outpost.
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UCF Researchers Prospecting for Mining-Outpost Site on Moon
With space set to be the site of the next “gold rush,” UCF researchers are helping prospect a spot for a major first step in the upcoming scramble – creating a lunar mining outpost.
Blue Origin Launch Marks UCF’s Fourth Flight into Space This Year
The successful flight of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket this morning from west Texas carried multiple research payloads, including one from the UCF. It marks the fourth flight into space for the university in the past year.
2019’s Top 10 Risks: New Risks Emerge, Established Risks Evolve
Overview Economic downturns, changing market conditions and protecting brand and reputation are just some of the risks keeping executives up at night. In an increasingly global and connected economy, events in one part of the world can have major consequences in another. For example, U.S.–China trade tensions can have knock-on effects on supply chains …
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African-American Moms Are Helicopter Parents Too, But Endgame is Survival
African-American moms share many traits with helicopter parents, specifically when it comes to being overprotective and hypervigilant about their children’s lives. But their goal is not only to get them into college. It’s survival.
Are Smart Cities An Answer To The World’s Infrastructure Challenges?
OVERVIEW Population growth, unchecked urban sprawl and the long-term impacts of climate change are putting increased pressure on our cities. According to the United Nations, 70 percent of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050 and more than $90 trillion will need to be invested in infrastructure projects to ensure sustainability. Whether it’s …
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Three UCF Professors Headline Orlando’s First Taste of Science Festival
Orlando will host its first Taste of Science Festival on April 22-23 as part of an annual national event geared at encouraging public discourse about science and its impact on the community.
Managing Volatility: The Search For Stability Amid Political Uncertainty And Evolving Terrorist Threats
OVERVIEW Companies must navigate a series of external forces to do business wherever they operate. Political upheaval, civil unrest, trade disputes and terrorist attacks can each pose a significant threat, potentially preventing a company from operating successfully in volatile countries or regions. Aon’s 2019 Risk Maps have identified key risks associated with threats facing businesses …
UCF Develops New Method to Explore What Happens Inside Fires and Explosions
The inside of a fire might be the last place one would explore, but a new University of Central Florida method to do just that could lead to advances in fighting fires, creating cleaner engines and even space travel.
Can The Brain Help Heal The Heart?
A College of Medicine scientist is advancing research on how neurons in the heart communicate with the brain in hopes of using those messages to repair cardiac disease.