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Tracking rain patterns will improve hurricane forecasting, UF researcher finds

Supported 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.

Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover

A study by Professor of Anthropology Connie Mulligan finds that violence can alter human DNA, and that those alterations can be passed down.

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Local voting rights for non-citizens leads to increased naturalization

The findings showed that where immigrants were given local voting rights, they were more likely to naturalize.

Did COVID-19 prediction formulas miss something? New study suggests yes.

A new study published by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, including several from the University of Florida, suggests prediction models used by decision makers in attempting to control the spread of COVID-19 were incomplete.

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Antarctic ice sheet faces “death by a thousand cuts”

In the first study of its kind, Emma MacKie and Katy Serafin describe the effect of climate change on Antarctic ice shelves.

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The Alexander Grass Scholars’ Program celebrates a successful first year

Students, faculty, and staff from the Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere gathered to celebrate the completion of its first round of student research projects.

CLAS professor receives second LGBTQ-focused NIH Grant

This grant will be among the first to use a novel approach to study the role of Latinx culture on the mental health of Latinx LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Three CLAS faculty receive NSF CAREER awards

Matthew Eddy, Boone Prentice, and Hannah Vander Zanden were awarded these special research grants from the National Science Foundation.

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Newly-discovered star could provide new insights into the evolution of stars

Discovery of the most lithium-dense star in the Milky Way Galaxy challenges the current model of star evolution

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CLAS faculty earn UF Research Foundation Professorship awards

Seven CLAS professors earned this prestigious annual award, recognizing their excellence in teaching and research.

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Research Roundup: Ants, tides, off-world lava, and carbon sinks

Faculty and researchers in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences collaborate and innovate to gain a deeper understanding of our world.

UF joins NASA mission to launch artificial star into Earth’s orbit

The University of Florida announces its collaboration with nine other universities on the Landolt NASA Space Mission, a $19.5 million project to deploy an artificial "star" to aid astrophysical research.

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Invasive amphibian pathogen may have no issues adapting to American soils

A new study from UF biologists raises concerns over a fungal pathogen’s ability to survive in Appalachian soils.

UF’s Carter Conference examines Africa’s future

The Center for African Studies hosted its annual Gwendolen M. Carter Conference, convening experts, scholars, and community members to tackle pressing issues in Africa.

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

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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.

Young Earth-like planet with lava oceans spotted near the Big Dipper

Astronomers have discovered an extreme Earth-like planet that likely hosts lava oceans as it roasts next to its sun-like star near the Big Dipper constellation.

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UF’s Rosemary Hill Observatory offers a rare view of the night sky

Far away from the light pollution of big cities, Rosemary Hill is the perfect place to stargaze for residents of North Central Florida.

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UF Psychology’s Vivian Ibañez tackles pediatric feeding disorders with cultural compassion

UF Psychology's Vivian Ibañez, a specialist in pediatric feeding disorders, combines cultural insight and applied behavior analysis to make a profound impact on families facing these challenges.

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Three peculiar sea creatures could reshape human dentistry

UF evolutionary biologist Gareth Fraser gains dental inspiration from the sea's most bizarre creatures.