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Breakthrough Polymer Research Promises to Revolutionize Recycling

Research led by UF chemist Brent Sumerlin makes major leap toward a greener future.

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Astronomers Reveal Feeding Frenzy in Stellar Nursery

A global research team makes a discovery that expands our understanding of star and planet formation.

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Creating a New Roman Encyclopedia

A new encyclopedia by Victoria Pagán, from the department of classics, aims to make the works of the Roman historian Tacitus more digestible.

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AI Breakthrough Paves the Way to Safeguard Democracies

UF political scientist Badredine Arfi expands new horizons for interpreting social data, uncovering AI's vast potential in preserving democracies.

How businesses can cultivate wisdom

Monika Ardelt, a professor of sociology, reveals the essential elements of organizational wisdom that can benefit both the organizations and their communities.

Study Reveals Evidence of Diverse Organic Material on Mars

A new study, led by scientists including UF astrobiologist Amy Williams, presents compelling evidence for organic material on the Martian surface.

Unearthing Real-Life Indiana Jones Moments

Three UF archaeologists recount their thrilling experiences as field researchers, sharing their own versions of "Indiana Jones moments."

Explore Our New Issue of Ytori Magazine

The Spring/Summer 2023 issue of our college magazine encourages reflections on our past, examination of the present, and contemplation of the possibilities ahead.

In the U.S., the world’s deadliest animal is on the move

UF medical geographer Sadie Ryan comments on the risks of shifting mosquitos in the face of climate change.

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New Findings Illuminate the Origins of Black Hole Mergers

UF astrophysicist Jeffrey Andrews and collaborators are providing a clearer picture of the formation of black hole pairs.

A cosmic view of gravitational waves and pulsars

UF Researchers Reveal the Hidden Hum of a Cosmic Symphony

After 15 years of data collection, scientists from the NANOGrav collaboration, including astrophysicist Laura Blecha and grad student Analis Evans, have detected evidence of gravitational waves at ultra-low frequencies.

Voters at the ballot box

Longer Ballots Reduce Voter Participation, Study Shows

When ballots are packed with a crowded field of candidates, voters are more likely to sit out than turnout, according to a study that included Andrew Janusz, assistant professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida.