Hispanics Upbeat about Finances, but Consumer Confidence Dips
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics fell in the second quarter, though optimism about their overall finances is building as the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Internet Crime Victims, Losses Rising in Florida and Five Other States
Illinois emerged as a new hotbed for internet crime in 2020, though California continued to lead the nation with the largest online fraud victim losses and number of victims.
°®åú´«Ã½ and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Team Up on NSF Grant
An °®åú´«Ã½ College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will lead an interdisciplinary international collaboration to advance the understanding of fluid dynamics to solve various engineering problems.
True Grit? Doesn't Matter for Resistance Training in Men or Women
A study by researchers at °®åú´«Ã½'s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is the first to examine the relationship between grit and a muscular endurance performance task - specifically, the grueling back squat.
°®åú´«Ã½ Gets $736,000 from NASA to Study Coastal Carbon Budget from Space
The °®åú´«Ã½ Harbor Branch project will use satellite images, hydrodynamic modeling and field work in the Gulf of Mexico. °®åú´«Ã½ is among 10 in the nation and the only university in Florida selected by NASA.
Overpriced Florida Homes Spark Fears of Market Instability
Florida housing markets remain plagued by rampant overpricing, putting potential buyers at such a disadvantage that they may be better off postponing homeownership.
How Toxic is the Water's Surface on Florida's Indian River Lagoon?
According to a new study by researchers at °®åú´«Ã½ Harbor Branch, that depends on very specific environmental conditions and the type of toxin on the water surface of Florida's Indian River Lagoon.
°®åú´«Ã½ High Student Places Second at 2021 Regeneron ISEF
Julianna Lian, 17, a junior at °®åú´«Ã½ High School, recently placed second in the biochemistry category at the 2021 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
Language Trade-off? No, Bilingual Children Acquire English by Age 5
A first-of-its kind study in U.S.-born children from Spanish-speaking families finds that minority dual language exposure does not threaten the reliable acquisition of English by children in the U.S.
°®åú´«Ã½ Study Reveals Most Important Factors in Selecting Campsites
What makes the consummate campsite? Price and availability of electricity are the main factors, with proximity to a body of water and canyon views less important.