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UCF fuels America’s space program with innovative education, medicine and tech

University of Central Florida

As America’s Space University, the University of Central Florida continues to drive advancements in space technology, medicine and workforce development, preparing students to lead in the evolving space industry. This commitment to the space sector will be celebrated at UCF football's annual Space Game on Saturday, Nov. 2, as the Knights take on the University of Arizona Wildcats, honoring UCF’s roots in supporting the U.S. space program.

Founded in 1963 with the mission to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program, the university’s extensive involvement in space research and education not only drives innovations in space technology but also prepares the next generation of leaders in the field.

With more than 40 active NASA projects totaling more than $67 million in funding, UCF continues to push the frontiers of space research, and its contributions promise to help shape the future of humanity's presence in the cosmos.

UCF’s cutting-edge areas of space expertise include space medicine, space propulsion and power, space technology and engineering, space commercialization, space domain awareness, workforce development, planetary science, astrophotonics, space history and space policy.

New book on water law examines growling legal trend of access to water as a human right

University of Kansas

"Water Law: Concepts and Insights, 2nd Edition" by Robin Kundis Craig and Noah Hall examines the state of American water law, including the growing trend of states recognizing water access as a fundamental human right. The book also outlines case law and developments in other areas such as tribal rights, water access technology and more.

Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative hosts kickoff event, awards first round of seed grants

Rice University

Leaders and researchers from Rice and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center came together this month to celebrate the launch of the Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative, first announced earlier this summer.

Smarter conservation agriculture with crop and livestock integration

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

The Conservation Agriculture in Crop-Livestock Systems (CLCA) project, funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), involved National Agricultural Research and Extension Services (NARES), local decision-makers, IFAD partners, and NGOs that worked together to create decision-making processes and guide investments in locally specific CLCAs.

‘Cod in a log’ research program to help endangered Mary River species bounce back

Griffith University

Researchers are trialling the use of ‘cod logs’ (artificial habitats made from natural materials) to add new nesting habitats for the endangered Mary River cod. The logs have been regularly monitored since and the early results have been very encouraging, with the team observing large male cod – who bear the brunt of child-rearing for several weeks – using the logs as nesting sites and protecting their brood of thousands of eggs and larvae.

Celebrating spooky science

DOE/US Department of Energy

Science isn’t scary, but it can be spooky! For Halloween, we’re highlighting some “spooky” research that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science supports. In fact, the physics community celebrates Dark Matter Day on Halloween! We hope that this roundup puts you in the mood to dig a little deeper into the wonders that surround you.

Flying green: ion propulsion in the atmosphere

Politecnico di Milano

Create a prototype of an efficient aircraft capable of flying with ion propulsion. This is the aim of the IPROP project, led by Politecnico di Milano, and funded by the EU with an EIC pathfinder worth €3 million and lasting four years.

Advances in minimally invasive kidney stone surgery

Most small kidney stones can pass on their own. However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract infections may require surgical treatment. Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist in Rochester, Minnesota, explains some of the different surgical options for removing kidney stones.

Addressing the challenge of accelerated aging in breast cancer survivors

University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences

Dr. Sedrak, who directs the Cancer and Aging Program at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses what inspired his work, the challenges cancer survivors face as they age, and the exciting advancements in cancer and aging research that could reshape patient care in the years to come.

Confronting misinformation and building voter trust: Q&A with Mindy Romero

University of Southern California

Romero, an expert on voter behavior and political representation, offers insights into what it will take to restore trust in America’s electoral process and safeguard inclusive democracy.

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