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A celebration of awards and grants awarded to the department’s faculty. Read more "Faculty Awards"

Theoretical physics aims to answer the most fundamental questions: the origin of the Universe, the structure of elementary particles, the properties of matter at the level of atoms and molecules, the statistical properties of large ensembles of particles, and more. Read ...

Amidst the myriad experiences that define a graduate student’s academic journey, William Ortolá’s path weaves a narrative of resilience, curiosity, and a commitment to unraveling the cosmic mysteries that have captivated him since adolescence. Read more "Graduate Student Profile: William Ortolá ...

We have learned that like-charges repel, opposite-charges attract. Then, how are so many like-charged protons confined in tiny nuclei? The answer is that they are held together closely by stronger forces that act between tiny subnuclear particles. When this pent-up ...

A message from Chair and Professor of Physics Steve Hagen. Read more "Chair’s Letter"

Armin Langer breaks down the history of this iconic piece of headwear, and how it has become a symbol of solidarity for Palestinians. Read more "How the keffiyeh – a practical garment used for protection against the desert sun – became ...

The Digital Humanities Lab in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will create a physical and virtual hub for humanities researchers who work with big data, augmented reality, and digital storytelling tools. Read more "University of Florida provides strategic ...

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 ...

People who speak two languages may be better at shifting their attention from one thing to another compared to those who speak one. Read more "The Bilingual Brain May Be Better at Ignoring Irrelevant Information"

Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends are invited to the “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road. Read more ...