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National Poll Reveals Immigration and Incivility Key Issues for Voters

By | February 12, 2024

Immigration and incivility are two major issues that continue to inform voter behavior in U.S. politics and the 2024 election, according to the latest national poll by ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research.

Follow Your Heart: Participants Needed for Harmful Algal Blooms Study

By | February 8, 2024

¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers are asking Stuart and nearby community residents to "follow their hearts" on Valentine's Day and participate in a study to help evaluate the possible impacts of harmful algal blooms exposure.

¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and Mainstreet Research Poll Shows Tight U.S. Presidential Race

By | February 7, 2024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump takes slight lead over incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden by 4 percent, according to the latest poll from the ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and Mainstreet Research.

Does Your Community Have a Personality Type?

By | February 7, 2024

U.S. counties and regions differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? An ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app study explores a new approach to measuring the personality of communities.

Study: The Best Housing Market to Buy in Based on Past Pricing Trends

By | February 6, 2024

As many Americans struggle to find homes to buy, one place has emerged as the best area to purchase a home in the country, according to researchers at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and FIU.

Immigrant Bilingual Latina Mothers Have Dual-language Personalities

By | February 1, 2024

A study by ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers shows how heritage culture shapes language in second-generation Latina mothers and their U.S.-born children.

New AI Technique Significantly Boosts Medicare Fraud Detection

By | January 31, 2024

Engineering researchers explored the "vast sea" of big Medicare data, Parts B and D, using a novel technique they developed, which could conserve substantial resources for the Medicare system.

Residents of Rural 'Glades' Take a 'Leap of Faith' to Combat Dementia

By | January 30, 2024

To address health disparities in underserved populations, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers used a faith-based method to combat cognitive impairment in Florida's often-forgotten rural settings.

¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Poll: Hispanics Consumer Confidence Stronger Heading into 2024

By | January 25, 2024

Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their financial situations heading into the new year, despite facing a year of rising costs, according to a poll from ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app BEPI.

Study: Is the Rental Crisis Coming to an End?

By | January 24, 2024

Rents across the country are on the decline, signaling that the rental crisis plaguing many cities could be coming to an end, according to researchers at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and two other schools.

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