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What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

Led by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.

August 30, 2024Research and Innovation

New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark

New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark

The study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.

August 28, 2024Research and Innovation

Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, interim dean of the USF College of Engineering and Fred Mannering, executive director of CUTR

USF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad Administration

With railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.

August 29, 2024Research and Innovation

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Terror, Wonder … Triumph: Four marine scienctists rely on their friendships and remarkable strengths to win a harrowing 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic.

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