natural sciences

Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology Ellen E. Martin earns a prestigious honor from the American Geophysical Union.

UF infectious disease epidemiologist Derek Cummings explains the findings of new research exploring COVID-19 immunity in high-exposure settings.

Scientists at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience release new findings to further our understanding of microorganisms and their relationship with cnidarians, like corals and sea anemones.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

As climate change increases the risks of infectious diseases, a new study led by UF medical geographers reveals the critical need for more tools to predict and manage these threats.

Hundreds of millions of planets could have the right orbit to sport liquid water and possible life.

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.

A new study led by David Duffy, professor of wildlife disease genomics, reveals that advances in technology now allow scientists to extract DNA from the environment, but are we prepared for the consequences?

Thanks to a MURI Grant from the U.S Department of Defense, chemists at UF will be able to expand their polymer research.

The college received a record-breaking number of gifts from Gators all over the world on Giving Day 2023.

Two UF teams received awards for their work with differential equations.

Dean of the International Center and Associate Provost Marta Wayne earns a prestigious scientific honor for her work in evolutionary genetics.

A team of physicists, including UF researchers, hunts down sub-atomic specters — stumbling across a new lens for exploring protons in the process.

Artificial intelligence has lurked behind the scenes in technologies people use every day, but UF is integrating AI into the curriculum across disciplines to make it a core competency for students.