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Blue hole

Blue holes are underwater sinkholes scattered across Florida’s Gulf continental shelf. They vary in size, shape and depth, but most are diverse ecological hot spots. In May and September 2019, a team of scientists including School of Biological Sciences researchers explored one blue hole, dubbed “Amberjack Hole" near Sarasota. Soon, a second, deeper location, "Green Banana", will be explored.

Asymptomatic transmission

A new statistical study may help dispel lingering doubts about whether to be concerned that people without Covid-19 symptoms are spreading the disease. The asymptomatic spread of the coronavirus is likely both common and significant, authors of a new study said.

Finn and Thomas

Multistage platform combines nanoparticles and programmable chemistry in transformative approach

Membrane material could reduce carbon emissions

New membrane technology developed by a team of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Imperial College London, and ExxonMobil could help reduce carbon emissions and energy intensity associated with refining crude oil. Laboratory testing suggests that this polymer membrane technology could replace some conventional heat-based distillation processes in the future.

N-95 Masks

A new study shows that ozone gas, a highly reactive chemical composed of three oxygen atoms, could provide a safe means for disinfecting certain types of personal protective equipment that are in high demand for shielding healthcare personnel from Covid-19.