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‘Nothing to See Here,’ Alum Kevin Wilson’s New Novel, Ignites with Surreal Wit

The latest novel from MFA in Creative Writing graduate Kevin Wilson has earned rave reviews for its hilarious, surreal take on childrearing.

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Could Humans Regenerate Teeth like Sharks?

New research into the similarities between shark and human teeth shows humans have more potential to regrow teeth than previously believed.

UF Student Research Team Wins Silver Medal at International Competition

The 2019 UF iGEM Team recently won a silver medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition, held in Boston from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4.

Museum to Host Early Screening of Documentary “Cojot”

On Nov. 14, the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles will hold a free advance screening of the documentary “Cojot,” produced by UF professor Gayle Zachmann and directed by alumnus Boaz Dvir.

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UF Researchers Use Drones to Reveal Secrets of Ancient Florida Village

A team of UF researchers has uncovered how an ancient Florida village played a pivotal role in pre-Columbian geopolitics.

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UF Astronomer Helps Discover Huge Nebula Formed by Galactic Winds

A team of astronomers including UF's Paul Sell discovered a huge, glowing nebula surrounding a massive galaxy 5.8 billion light years away. Read what the findings tell us about galactic winds.

UF Philosophy Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Study Predictive Policing

Police departments use artificial intelligence to predict crime before it happens. This UF philosophy professor wants to know how to do so ethically.

UF Chemistry Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Build Open Network for Molecular Science

University of Florida chemistry professor Adrian Roitberg will work as part of a multi-university team on a new project that has received nearly $1 million to advance molecular sciences though machine learning.

The Asian citrus psyllid insect transmits the bacterium which causes citrus greening, a disease that has devastated Florida’s citrus industry.

Where the Oranges Aren’t so Orange

A new study by UF medical geographer Sadie Ryan maps risk areas for citrus greening and provides critical information for citrus production and crop management moving forward.

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Looking Deep Inside the Ancient Earth

With a mathematical time machine, UF Geologist Alessandro Forte and his collaborators reconstructed what the Earth's interior looked like 55 million years ago.

The crystal structure of human ADAR, where dysregulation by Zika may lead to neurological damage

Corrupting the Immune System

New research from members of the Department of Biology at UF could help us to better understand Zika.

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Renowned Author Joins UF

Get to know Assistant Professor of English and author Uwem Akpan.