A University of Miami-led study found that AI can provide valuable additional guidance for predicting tropical cyclone development in the Atlantic Ocean. The AI system offered higher probabilities of development at longer lead times and improved location forecasting, but its performance decreased at shorter lead times.
A new study from the University of Miami suggests that Brazil can build healthier and more sustainable food systems by encouraging people to eat more seafood. The researchers found that Brazilians could reduce nutritional deficiencies by increasing seafood consumption from six percent to 25 percent of their total protein intake.
Researchers created a tool that leverages large language models to build novel languages with unique grammatical structures and vocabularies. The ConlangCrafter tool generates diverse languages, which can be used for creative applications such as video games and movies, or aid researchers in studying poorly documented languages.
A new study reveals that almost three-quarters of Brazil's federal nature reserves lack adequate funding, with the Amazon facing significant financial shortfalls. The analysis highlights the need for increased resources and long-term financial planning to support conservation efforts.
Researchers at University of Miami developed a novel strategy to enhance survival rates of lab-grown baby corals by modifying the alkalinity of growth tiles. By increasing sodium carbonate levels, they observed a fourfold improvement in early-stage coral survival, paving the way for potential coral restoration efforts.
The University of Miami business technology department has earned the top research productivity ranking in information systems, driven by exceptional faculty and research performance. The department's No. 1 national ranking reflects its sustained research productivity across top scholarly journals.
A study by University of Miami business professor Kevin Hong found that big crowds on synchronous content platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live can inhibit participation due to cognitive bedlam and emotional polarity. AI-powered bots may hold promise in moderating conversations and making them more coherent.
A study by University of Miami researchers found that organizations are experiencing increased conflicts over social issues like racism, climate change, and LGBTQ rights. The 'MOB mentality' is leading to decreased productivity and employee turnover.
Joel Hassman Samuels, a tenured professor of law, leads the largest college at the University of South Carolina, transforming its research enterprise and increasing faculty recruitment. At the University of Miami, he aims to expand impact through innovative research, creative achievement, and clinical care.
A study by University of Miami professors establishes a strong correlation between distressed births and experiencing mental and physical problems later in life. The research found that individuals born with distress were more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Physicists at the University of Miami have discovered a unique molecule that can conduct electricity without losing energy, paving the way for smaller and more powerful computing devices. The molecule, composed of chemical elements found in nature, offers unparalleled electrical conductance and stability under everyday conditions.
Researchers discovered that cell motion shows asymmetry before left-right organizer formation in early animal development, contradicting earlier findings on genetics. This study sheds new light on the origin of bilateral symmetry and could apply to human birth defects.
Research from the University of Miami found that bilingualism has a positive impact on children's executive function skills, which are crucial for daily tasks and social interactions. Multilingual children also exhibit improved perspective-taking abilities, indicating enhanced cognitive development.
Researchers mapped tropical plants and trees in Peru's boiling river, finding plant diversity declined with rising temperatures and only species suited for warm climates thrived. The study predicts a less diverse and more homogenous Amazon rainforest as global warming continues.
Researchers led by Xianming Shi are exploring the use of agricultural waste to build roadways, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from asphalt production. Biochar, a CO2-negative material produced through pyrolysis, can sequester carbon in asphalt pavement and potentially extend its lifespan.
Researchers will expand on data gathered since 2008, uncovering insights into biologic, genetic, behavioral, environmental and social factors influencing Hispanic/Latino health. The study aims to inform targeted precision prevention and medical care in cardiovascular diseases and other conditions.
Researchers found that a higher proportion of shape-based nouns in a child's vocabulary shortly after cochlear implantation was associated with better language development for the next three years. This association was stronger in children who had received cochlear implants compared to those with normal hearing.
A new study suggests that Miami's native trees may not survive in the coming decades due to global warming, but tropical species can thrive and provide shade. The research recommends planting trees from the Caribbean region, such as black olive and gumbo-limbo trees, to mitigate the heat island effect and absorb carbon dioxide.
A new University of Miami study finds that individuals' ability to sustain attention decreases over time while performing tasks. Mind-wandering occurs at least 50% of the time towards the end of tasks, suggesting that effective strategies for curtailing mind-wandering are needed.
The University of Miami has been awarded a $23.57 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to join the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program. The research team will investigate how stress experienced by parents can affect their children's development.
A recent study by the University of Miami found that most soil microbes are either multidimensional generalists or specialists, adapting to various environmental conditions. Generalist microbes can withstand a wide range of conditions, while specialist microbes are sensitive to changes and play key roles in community organization.
A global study analyzed data from over 6,600 families with a child with a neurodevelopmental condition to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their anxiety levels. The results show that anxiety increased for parents and children at the beginning of the pandemic, but decreased for children as they returned to pre-pandemic levels.
A recent journal article by University of Miami researchers outlines ways to achieve greater equity in ocean governance and science in the global tropics. The authors emphasize the need to give a voice to the 'tropical majority' and incorporate indigenous knowledge into ocean management.
A new study at the University of Miami investigated how student expectations of exam grades impact individuals' moods and outlooks. Researchers found that optimistic students learn more from positive surprises, while consistently pessimistic students predict lower scores despite slight improvements.
The Miami Affordability Project tool has been updated to visualize the impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable communities in Miami-Dade County. The new data-driven mapping tool offers insights into climate risks associated with extreme heat, sea level rise, and flooding.
A new international study reveals termites' pivotal role in wood decay, contributing to the earth's carbon cycle, and their sensitivity to temperature and rainfall. Termites may increasingly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions with climate change.
A new study is providing training to mothers of infants at the Linda Ray Intervention Center, equipping them with a critical caregiving skill. The program focuses on infant-directed singing, which has been shown to help babies regulate their emotions and develop self-regulation skills.
A new study published in PLOS One suggests that the number of people believing in conspiracy theories has not increased over time. The research, conducted by University of Miami academics and supported by a U-LINK grant, analyzed data from polls dating back to the 1960s and found no significant increase in belief in these theories. Des...
Researchers, led by University of Miami associate professor Kenneth Feeley and graduate student Riley Fortier, have rediscovered Gasteranthus extinctus, a tropical plant species believed to be extinct for nearly 40 years. The discovery highlights the importance of conserving biodiversity in Ecuador's Centinela Ridge, which is home to h...
A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of training nurses to deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people with depression and uncontrolled HIV adhere to their medication regimen. Patients who completed CBT-AD sessions were more than 2.5 times more likely to achieve undetectable viral loads.
A new study by University of Miami researchers observed immediate reductions in both alcohol-related crashes and DUI arrests following the March 2020 lockdown. The analysis showed a staggering reduction of over 800 fewer DUI arrests and almost 150 fewer alcohol-related motor-vehicle crashes.
Researchers developed an interactive web application to analyze connections between human mobility, government policies and COVID-19 cases on a global scale. The app shows the impact of COVID-19 on human movement patterns and informs decision-making for higher-level policies.
A new study published in Cognitive Science found that parents' use of iconic words improves children's ability to learn new words, especially when introducing novel names. This is because iconicity aids attention to word meaning by exploiting similarities between sound and meaning.
A new study published in the Journal of Pain found that when male and female patients express the same amount of pain, women's pain is perceived as less intense. The researchers analyzed facial expressions and self-reported pain levels to measure bias, concluding that gender stereotypes play a role in these disparities.
A University of Miami-led team is expanding its pilot program to detect SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, allowing for early warning systems and potential prevention of transmission. The two-year grant will also enable the team to collect and standardize data from institutions across the US, creating models to predict COVID-19 outbreaks.
A new study found that healthy individuals experiencing everyday pain show deficits in working memory due to increased activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex. Pain intensity was directly associated with worse performance on a working memory task, while certain aspects of emotional distress were not linked to impairments.
A University of Miami study found that a soft food diet can reshape language by changing how people speak and pronounce sounds. The research analyzed thousands of languages and the speech patterns of 10 celebrities, including Freddie Mercury and Michael Phelps.
A recent study by Morgan Gianola and colleagues found that bilingual Hispanic/Latino participants experienced more intense pain when speaking the language of their stronger cultural identity. Physiological responses to pain also played a larger role in determining pain ratings among more Hispanic-oriented bilinguals.
Researchers analyzed ABR tests of nearly 140,000 newborns in Florida and found slower brain responses to sounds in those later diagnosed with autism. The study presents a promising direction in using ABR testing as a method for precise autism detection at birth.
New research suggests that Black patients experience less pain and anxiety when treated by a physician of their own race. Racial/ethnic concordance between doctor and patient influences physical responses to pain, with Black patients showing reduced bodily responses when paired with same-race doctors.
Researchers studied 25 immature chimpanzees learning to use tools, discovering they acquire complex termite-extracting skills over time. The study provides insights into how technology evolved in human culture and highlights the sophistication of Central African chimpanzee tool-using skills.
A comprehensive study reveals that climate change is causing entire plant ecosystems to shift towards warmer climates, leading to the decline of cold-loving species. This process, known as thermophilization, has significant implications for wildlife habitats and ecosystems.
Researchers found that infants with insecure-resistant attachment to parents are more than nine times more likely to receive an ASD diagnosis by age 3. Early recognition of this attachment pattern could lead to interventions to help infants form more secure social relationships.
Chemists at the University of Miami have created an artificial enzyme with improved catalytic abilities. The new molecule is designed to tackle chemical reactions in industrial settings and could lead to the development of more efficient biofuel production, drug creation, and other applications.
Researchers used lidar technology to study the ancient Maya road, revealing over 8,000 tree-shrouded structures along its 100-kilometer length. The road connected two cities, Cobá and Yaxuná, and was built to incorporate preexisting settlements, suggesting a geo-political motivation.
Two studies from University of Miami researchers show that mindfulness training programs tailored for firefighters and soldiers improve attention, mood, and resilience. The Mindfulness-based Attention Training (MBAT) program provides tools to succeed under VUCA circumstances.
A recent University of Miami study found that African Americans report greater pain in response to controlled pain stimulation and exhibit differences in brain responses to pain, which correlate with their personal histories of discrimination. These findings suggest a link between racial biases about pain and medical consequences.
A unique study aims to analyze how daily microaggressions affect the health of black women living with HIV. The Project MMAGIC team will gather data from 150 women for one year to see how microaggressions and other related experiences impact their viral suppression over time.
Researchers at the University of Miami discovered that fruit flies have an innate time- and color-dependent preference for light, contrary to decades-long assumption that they are attracted to blue light. The study found that fruit flies prefer green light early in the morning and late afternoon, and avoid blue light throughout the day.
The University of Miami has received a $50,000 grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Research Integrity to promote research integrity in Argentina. The grant aims to increase awareness of institutional policy and training in responsible conduct of research.