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Young magmas on the moon came from much shallower depths than previously thought, new study finds
July 21, 2025Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences Stephen Elardo’s findings contradict previous theories on how and when the moon’s layers formed.

Sediments exposed by glacier melt begin emitting greenhouse gases over time
July 10, 2025This study, led by Professor of Geological Sciences Jonathan Martin, suggests that as ice sheets retreat, glacial environments initially absorb greenhouse gases but soil development over long times creates a source of greenhouse gases.

First returned rock samples shine a light on the Moon’s ‘dark side’
July 9, 2025Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences Stephen Elardo breaks down a recent study that examined the first lunar samples collected from the dark side of the moon.

In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Stanley Dermott
July 1, 2025Stanley Dermott’s contributions to planetary science and to the life of the University of Florida’s Department of Astronomy have left a profound legacy.

Distinguished professors named in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
June 27, 2025Michael Hofmann and Jonathan Martin have been recognized as Distinguished Professors, among the most prestigious honors awarded to faculty.

The Conversation: 50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology
June 18, 2025To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Associate Professor of Biology Gareth Fraser aims to dispel some myths about sharks through his recent research.

UF Psychology makes an impact in and out of the classroom
June 16, 2025In UF’s top-ranked psychology program, students don’t just study behavior, they practice it, applying knowledge through immersive experiences that help shape their futures.

Undergraduates, uncovering truths
June 16, 2025A new generation of undergraduate scholars in CLAS, drives meaningful research across disciplines.

Research Roundup
June 16, 2025Faculty and researchers collaborate and innovate to gain a deeper understanding of our world. Here’s a snapshot of recent grants and publication highlights.

Creative License
June 16, 2025Explore new book releases from CLAS faculty and alumni.

CLAS faculty earn CAREER awards from NSF
June 3, 2025Ramón Alain Miranda Quintana and Jeffrey Rudolf have been honored by the National Science Foundation with the Faculty Early Career Development Award.

How ancient psychedelics helped create class hierarchies in the Andes
May 6, 2025A study co-authored by Associate Professor of Anthropology Daniel Contreras found that hallucinogens were an upper class luxury in ancient Peru.

UF’s Carter Conference brings together researchers from 14 universities across U.S.
April 16, 2025The two-day event, held March 27 and 28, explored the newest approaches to the study of African intellectual history and considered the dynamics of knowledge production.

Professor of classics earns Teacher/Scholar of the Year award
April 10, 2025Professor of Classics Victoria Pagán says prestigious award affirms value of UF humanities.

UF geologist to help plan potential NASA mission
April 7, 2025Assistant Professor of Geology Stephen Elardo will help NASA with plans for a potential landing in the moon’s South Pole-Aitken Basin Crater.

Tracking rain patterns will improve hurricane forecasting, UF researcher finds
March 27, 2025Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Professor of Geography Corene Matyas, has identified the patterns of rain rates within storms to help more accurate predictions of major storms.

Three college faculty honored as AAAS fellows
March 27, 2025A distinguished lifetime achievement within the scientific community, the 2024 class is comprised of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 disciplines.

Two UF scientists awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
March 11, 2025Prentice Boone, a chemist, and Courtney Sprain, an Earth scientist, will receive $75,000 grants from the Sloan Foundation, recognizing early career achievements.

Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover
February 28, 2025A study by Professor of Anthropology Connie Mulligan finds that violence can alter human DNA, and that those alterations can be passed down.

Local voting rights for non-citizens leads to increased naturalization
February 26, 2025The findings showed that where immigrants were given local voting rights, they were more likely to naturalize.