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UF Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jason Dittmann, Ph.D., was co-author of a study that revealed a rocky exoplanet of a nearby star may have an atmosphere.

The Magellan Clay telescope showed proof of helium escaping from a planet originally discovered by UF Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jason Dittmann, Ph.D., pointing to the potential of an atmosphere.

University of Florida doctoral student Ariadna Arnau is spending the leatherback sea turtle nesting season in Juno Beach, Florida, working with the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to better understand their feeding tendencies.

UF Assistant Professor of Biology Christopher Dutton, Ph.D., contributed to a project making robotic rabbits to lure invasive pythons out of hiding.

Two researchers are with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

An article about defensive earthworks in northern Nigeria and the Sahel referenced the research of UF Associate Professor of Geography Olivier Walther, Ph.D., and political geographer Steven Radil, Ph.D.

Healthy gut microbes in 6-week-old infants were linked to a lower risk of malaria during babies’ first year of life.

UF researchers found that young coqui frogs prioritize rapid growth over immune defense until infections become severe, highlighting how energy allocation and seasonal conditions influence survival and disease outcomes.

A paper co-authored by University of Florida Assistant Professor of Economics Eugenio Rojas, Ph.D., was referenced in a story by the Financial Times.

UF Professor of Biology Todd Palmer, Ph.D., was part of a study that found that when elephants were removed from experimental landscapes, dung beetle populations collapsed.

UF doctoral student Aileen Lavelle is placing satellite tags on sea turtles, so she can track their movement patterns and decrease collisions with boats.

In a recent publication in Science Advances, a team of transdisciplinary international researchers define and formalize ecosystem technology or “ecotech” for short.

UF researchers are testing volcanic rock dust to improve soil health across the state’s sandy and organic farmlands.

A team of UF researchers used radiocarbon signals in turtle shells to determine their growth rate, which can help explain the turtles’ ecological pasts.

Seven College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members have been named 2026 UF Research Foundation Professors.

Led in part by UF researcher Zachary Slepian, with help from HiPerGator, the project marks a major leap in astronomy, delivering high-resolution data that could reshape our understanding of how the universe evolved and where it is heading.

Experts on African waters from a wide range of disciplines gathered at the University of Florida to discuss ongoing issues and solutions at this year’s Gwendolen M. Carter Conference.

A team of UF researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture the newest and most clear image of a star-forming region.

The fellowships recognize and support faculty members as they make significant progress on existing research and creative projects during the summer months.

Researchers developed synthetic mucus that mimics the gut’s natural protective barrier, aiming to stop inflammation before it starts.