Tag: Press Release
Hippos’ Constant Defecating Turns African Pools into Communal Guts
Researchers propose the concept of a "meta-gut" to demonstrate the ability of animal intestinal bacteria to alter their environments.
Invasive Ants Can Threaten Ecosystems by Damaging Plants at the Roots
Biology alumnus Pat Milligan sounds the alarm on invasive ants' ability to harm plant life.
UF Alumna Reaches New Heights at Kitt Peak National Observatory
Michelle Edwards takes on a leadership role at the preeminent astronomical research center.
Prof. Juliane Dannberg Receives Jason Morgan Early Career Award
The geological sciences professor was selected for her outstanding contributions to the field of tectonophysics.
UF Biologist Receives NSF Grant to Investigate Shark ‘Skin Teeth’
A collaborative grant will delve into the mysteries of shark skin to inform future design applications.
What Happens When the Sea Turtles Come Back?
New research takes a look at the impact green sea turtles are having on their environment.
What Greenland’s Streams Tell Us About Climate Change
A team of UF researchers received $2.2 million from the National Science Foundation to study streams formed by melting glaciers.
Geography Professor Analyzes Impact of San Francisco Bay Area Coastal Flooding on Commutes
Geography professor Katy Serafin projects how coastal flooding will impact commutes in the San Francisco Bay Area over the next 20 years.
Professor Amy Williams Discusses Next Mars Rover Mission in NASA Video
Professor Amy Williams from the Department of Geological Sciences was interviewed by NASA Astrobiology for its “Countdown to Mars” video series.
Can Sunlight Solve the Global Energy Crisis?
New research from professor Wei David Wei makes the case that using sunlight to promote chemical reactions could be a unique way to address the global energy crisis.
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.
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.
Milk Pioneers
Research by anthropology professor Katherine Grillo sheds a light on human evolution.
Protecting Tropical Forests by Predicting their Growth
A digital model makes it possible to effectively manage the regrowth of these essential ecosystems.
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.
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.
New Book Releases from Faculty and Alumni
Check out the latest published work by our talented faculty and alumni.
UF Professor Earns Hall of Fame Spot for Groundbreaking Invention
Chemistry professor Richard Yost's invention has been used to test Olympic athletes for drugs and to save newborns' lives.