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Connie J. Mulligan discusses the thrill of discovering the “puzzle” of finding relationships through DNA. Read more "George Washington family secrets revealed by DNA from unmarked 19th century graves"

Yaniv Feller explains the significance behind this major Jewish holiday, which involves costumes and handing out treats to children. Read more "What is Purim? What to know about the Jewish holiday that begins Saturday evening"

Amy Williams explains the history of NASA’s explorations of Mars, and the challenges researchers face while studying the red planet. Read more "NASA’s search for life on Mars: a rocky road for its rovers, a long slog for scientists – and ...

Graduate Student Steven Byrum shares his findings on the developmental stages of bonnethead sharks with help from Gareth Fraser. Read more "A Rare Glimpse Into The Womb Of Hammerhead Sharks"

Sharon Austin refutes Trump’s claims that his indictments mirror the experiences of Black Americans who have been accused of crimes. Read more "Trump claims his indictments are enhancing his Black support. Here’s what the polls show"

Why do humans feel such wonder during a solar eclipse? Bron Taylor, an expert in religion and nature, links this awe to the rise of nature-centric beliefs. Read more "Illuminating spiritual dimensions of the solar eclipse"

UF Psychology’s Vivian Ibañez, a specialist in pediatric feeding disorders, combines cultural insight and applied behavior analysis to make a profound impact on families facing these challenges. Read more "UF Psychology’s Vivian Ibañez tackles pediatric feeding disorders with cultural compassion"

Thirteen alumni from the college have been selected for the prestigious ’40 Gators Under 40′ program. Read more "CLAS alumni shine on UF’s 40 Gators Under 40 list"

The Center for African Studies hosted its annual Gwendolen M. Carter Conference, convening experts, scholars, and community members to tackle pressing issues in Africa. Read more "UF’s Carter Conference examines Africa’s future"

The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies has been selected as a recipient of a prestigious ‘Affirming Multivocal Humanities’ grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Read more "Mellon Foundation grant recognizes UF Women’s Studies Department strengths"