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Tiny crabs discovered hitching rides on sea snakes

Joseph Pfaller, Ph.D., a UF courtesy faculty in biology, discusses discovering dozens of sea snakes with crabs and other marine animals living on them.

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For these Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is about more than soil health. It’s spiritual

Bron Taylor, Ph.D., a UF professor of religion and nature, contributes to an AP story about nature-based spirituality.

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Ancient tombs, untouched by looters, are found under Peru’s sands

UF Associate Professor of Anthropology Gabriel Prieto, Ph.D., commented on the discovery of an ancient mausoleum untouched by centuries of conquest and plunder by the Inca, Spanish colonizers, and generations of looters.

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Optimism and tight polls: Can Florida Democrats flip Sunshine State blue in 2026?

Daniel Smith, Ph.D., a UF professor political science, discussed the possibility of the state of Florida flipping blue and how that could happen.

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Far from a hospital, even a deadly outbreak may go undetected

Forbes referred to a study about emerging infectious diseases that featured the work of UF Professor of Medical Geography Sadie Ryan, Ph.D.

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‘A foot here and a foot in Brazil’: Diaspora divided over future of Brazilian presidency

Maxine L. Margolis, Ph.D., a UF professor emerita of anthropology, discusses the voting patterns of Brazilians in the U.S.

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Dr. Victoria Pagán, UF professor of classics – Encore

UF Professor of Classics Victoria Pagán, Ph.D., speaks with WUFT about the classics department and her work.

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Florida Democrats push to mobilize Haitian American voters ahead of midterm elections

The Orlando Sentinel mentioned the research of UF Professor of Political Science Sharon Austin, Ph.D., regarding Haitian registered voters in Florida.