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New study finds a significant relationship between partisan politics and consumer sentiments

Hector Sandoval’s findings reveal that Floridian consumers exhibit greater confidence about economic conditions when their favored political party is in charge

Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development

Rare access to specimens provides first-ever look at captivating process.

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Pushing the boundary on ultralow frequency gravitational waves

Assistant Professor of Physics Jeff Dror takes a leap forward in the quest to unravel the origins of these mysterious waves.

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Astrobiologist Amy Williams shows young women in STEM that the sky is the limit

Amy Williams, an astrobiologist and assistant geology professor at the University of Florida, conducts groundbreaking Mars research.

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Study reveals compounding risks of atmospheric river storms

A new study shows that back-to-back atmospheric river events don’t just result in economic damage but also lead to compounded risks.

Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds

UF biologists show the impacts of human-caused climate change on the health of U.S. forests using national-scale forest inventory data.

UF astronomers illuminate dark region of Milky Way

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 from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to unravel the mysteries.

UF Chemists Uncover New Natural Compound

UF chemists have uncovered a new natural compound and family of enzymes, offering insights into how complex molecules are made in nature.

Oceanic Algal Colonies Found to Maintain Warmer Water Temperatures

UF researchers investigate the thermal properties of Sargassum colonies, large patches of algae that float along the ocean's surface.

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NIH Grant Funds Research on AI Techniques for Chemical and Biomedical Applications

A groundbreaking project is poised to reshape the landscape of data analysis in chemistry and biomedicine.

Watch Hammerhead Sharks Get Their Hammer

Biologist Gareth Fraser leads a first-of-its-kind study to document how hammerhead sharks transform their skulls into their distinctive shape.

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UF Psychologist to Collaborate on NIH Award to Address Miami-Dade County Health Disparities

A transformative NIH project will champion the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Miami-Dade County.

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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.

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.

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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.

The Laws of Physics Used to Be Different, Which May Explain Why You Exist

A mind-bending experiment shows that the laws of physics were different during the Big Bang.

Nanomaterials

UF Chemist’s Breakthrough Research Reveals Atomic Precision in Complex Chemical Reactions

University of Florida researchers achieve unprecedented precision in nanomaterial chemistry, opening new doors for advanced applications.

Coastal Ecosystems Help Store Greenhouse Gases

Not all coastal environments are alike in how they capture and release greenhouse gases, but a new study published in Nature Climate Change provides the most detailed picture yet.