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Pushing the boundary on ultralow frequency gravitational waves
Assistant Professor of Physics Jeff Dror takes a leap forward in the quest to unravel the origins of these mysterious waves.
Recent
Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development
Rare access to specimens provides first-ever look at captivating process.
Astrobiologist Amy Williams shows young women in STEM that the sky is the limit
Amy Williams, an astrobiologist and assistant geology professor at the University of Florida, conducts groundbreaking Mars research.
Young Earth-like planet with lava oceans spotted near the Big Dipper
Astronomers have discovered an extreme Earth-like planet that likely hosts lava oceans as it roasts next to its sun-like star near the Big Dipper constellation.
UF announces 10th Gates Cambridge Scholar
Maddie Ross, a biochemistry student, has become the University of Florida’s 10th recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
Alumni Spotlight
Honoring Archie Carr’s Legacy
Celebrating legendary researcher Archie Carr and the work of UF researchers carrying on his mission.
CLAS In The News
Firewood Displays Are So Popular, Even Gas-Fireplace Owners Want In
Historian Sean Adams, author of "Home Fires: How Americans Kept Warm in the Nineteenth Century," traces the origins of a home decor trend.
Dolphin spotted ‘playing with his food’ in Florida video. Why they do it.
After a video of a dolphin tossing around a fish as it ate gained traction online, Associate Instructional Professor of Biology Stefanie Gazda explains this strange, almost human-like behavior.
A Florida earthquake? Really? Initial skepticism gives way to science. Here’s why
Associate Professor of Geology Ray Russo weighs in on a rare occurrence for the Sunshine State: an off-shore earthquake.
Study reveals “lying for Trump” trend among mail-in voters in Florida
Findings from a UF-led study indicate a notable trend of deceptive practices associated with mail-in voting among voters in Florida who support Trump.
Research
Study reveals compounding risks of atmospheric river storms
A new study shows that back-to-back atmospheric river events don’t just result in economic damage but also lead to compounded risks.
Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
UF biologists show the impacts of human-caused climate change on the health of U.S. forests using national-scale forest inventory data.
UF astronomers illuminate dark region of Milky Way
Despite its potential for star formation, a perplexing dark region at the heart of our galaxy has remained oddly quiet. We finally have some insight into what's going on, thanks to a team of UF astronomers who are using observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to unravel the mysteries.
UF Chemists Uncover New Natural Compound
UF chemists have uncovered a new natural compound and family of enzymes, offering insights into how complex molecules are made in nature.
Awards & Honors
UF math students excel in annual SCUDEM competition
2024 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
New book challenges ideas about 20th century Black feminism
UF Phi Alpha Delta Clinches 13th Consecutive Win at National Mock Trial
David B. Tanner Wins Top US Prize in Experimental Particle Physics
CLAS Videos
Q&A: Engaging LGBTQ+ and Latinx Communities
Roberto Abreu, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, discusses his research focusing on the intersection of LGBTQ+ and Latinx identities. Video by Peyton McElaney with graphics by Pristina Kuo.