USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usTue, 03 Mar 2026 12:24:56 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in Florida/news/2026/unraveling-the-web-of-brown-recluse-myths-in-florida.aspxDespite the common fear of spiders, USF researchers have set out to prove the brown recluse is a misunderstood arachnid.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:20:26 Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in FloridaDespite the common fear of spiders, USF researchers have set out to prove the brown recluse is a misunderstood arachnid.Brown Recluse Spider /news/2026/unraveling-the-web-of-brown-recluse-myths-in-florida.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Experts Guide,Joey Garcia,Research and InnovationFrom flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning/news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxUSF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate more like humans. Their new framework lets systems hold a belief and confront opposing viewpoints, similar to real human discussions.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:47:38 From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoningUSF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate more like humans. Their new framework lets systems hold a belief and confront opposing viewpoints, similar to real human discussions.doctoral student Onur Bilgin and his AI belief's framework /news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Joey GarciaUSF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tide/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxWhat if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:44:54 USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideWhat if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.fish kills as a result of red tide /news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Experts Guide,Joey Garcia