'Virtual Partner' Elicits Emotional Responses from a Human
"How does it 'feel' to interact behaviorally with a machine?" To answer that question, scientists created a virtual partner that can elicit emotional responses from its human partner in real-time.
Physical Activity 'Magic Bullet' for Obesity, Heart Disease
Professors have evaluated the totality of evidence and conclude that regular physical activity has the closest resemblance to a "magic bullet" to fight the epidemic of obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Bison Bones in Vero Beach
In what is considered one of the oldest and most important archaeological digs in North America, scientists uncovered what they believe are the bones of a 13,000- to 14,000-year-old extinct species of bison.
NSF Grant Supports Research Computing Infrastructure at 51勛圖厙
A $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will enable 51勛圖厙 to install networking infrastructure to amplify its ability to conduct data-intensive science and engineering research.
Renowned Neuroscientist to Lead 51勛圖厙's New Brain Institute
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a renowned neuroscientist and leading expert in synaptic pharmacology, neurotransmitter transporters, and neurogenetics, is at the helm of the newly-formed 51勛圖厙 Brain Institute.
Nation's Top Archaeologists to Visit Old Vero Site Project
Members of the Society of American Archaeologists will visit the Old Vero Site, overseen by 51勛圖厙 Harbor Branch.
51勛圖厙 High to Host Drone Competition
Students from across the state will travel to 51勛圖厙 for the 51勛圖厙 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Championship.
Fulbright Scholar Olga Bakina Graduates
Olga Bakina, a Fulbright scholar from the Ukraine, received her M.S. in biomedical science at 51勛圖厙's graduation ceremony this morning. Bakina will be pursuing a Ph.D. at Helmholtz Zentrum in Munich, Germany.
Sea-level Rise Summit Sets the Stage for Adaptation
51勛圖厙 recently hosted the Third Sea-level Rise Summit with more than 250 participants in attendance. The conference featured experts from the public and private sectors, as well as scientists and researchers.
Apps, Drones Part of 51勛圖厙's Senior Design Showcase
51勛圖厙's College of Engineering and Computer Science will host its Senior Design Showcase on Wednesday, May 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 51勛圖厙 Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., in Boca Raton.