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Aboard the International Space Station, Super-Resolution Camera to Capture Images of Earth

A UF Astronomy team's camera can capture a snapshot of the entire Earth in half an hour.

How Genetics Guide the Evolution of Language

UF Linguist Kevin Tang's research adds a new dimension to our understanding of language change.

Racial Justice and the Power of Education

Dean David Richardson shares his thoughts on the fight for racial equality in the nation.

Guinea Pig

Uncovering the Origin of the Domesticated Guinea Pig

New sheds light on how guinea pigs came to be found around the world and offers tantalizing clues for how they came to be domesticated.

Gomek

Crocodile Talk

Kent Vliet thinks crocodilians get a bad rap.

On the Inside

Jodi Lane prepares new researchers to directly engage incarcerated people.

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Golden Years

Carolyn Tucker's initiative empowers elders to improve their mental, physical and spiritual health.

Milk Pioneers

Research by anthropology professor Katherine Grillo sheds a light on human evolution.

Tree on Barro Colorado Island

Protecting Tropical Forests by Predicting their Growth

A digital model makes it possible to effectively manage the regrowth of these essential ecosystems.

Chondrocera laticornis

Drastic Measures

Evading predators isn't the only reason these bugs abandon their legs.

the moon's history

New Research Provides a Clearer View of the Moon’s History

Geology professor Stephen Elardo's research shines new light on how the Moon developed.

Why do Sea Turtles Consume Plastic? Blame the Smell

New research finds a surprising reason for why sea turtles consume plastic debris.

African American Studies Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The African American Studies program celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 20 and 21 with the unveiling of a new historical marker, commemorative speeches, musical performances and a symposium reflecting on the program’s significance.

When the Dinosaurs Died, the Ferns Survived

Biology professor Emily Sessa receives NASA grant to understand why ferns bounced back after a mass extinction.

Physics Professor Bartos Named 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

Imre Bartos probes gravitational wave surges, a topic that has exploded with intriguing questions in the last five years.

Ytori Fall 2019 Featured Story

Reimagining the Humanities

Now in its second decade, the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere is bringing disciplines together to tackle grand-challenge questions.

Lessons from Hurricanes Past

With the help of digital technology, UF professor Ken Sassaman plans to bring the history of a devastated town to the present.

The Odd Couple of Economics

Evening of Excellence honoree Mark Rush and economics chair Thomas Knight have a irreverant — and competitive — rapport.

How Can We Change Healthcare? Build Better Doctors

Professor Laura Guyer helps students tackle health disparities with a rapidly growing minor.

Taking Stock of the Future at a Beyond120 Internship

A summer internship sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences experiential learning program provided two students with new perspectives and job offers.