Tag: research
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
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.
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.
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.
Three peculiar sea creatures could reshape human dentistry
UF evolutionary biologist Gareth Fraser gains dental inspiration from the sea's most bizarre creatures.
Research roundup: highlights from recent grants and publications
A snapshot of grants and publication highlights during from fall 2023 in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Stars in Astronomy visible right here on campus
UF Astronomy propels discovery and soars to new heights.
Celebrating 50 years of Jewish Studies at UF
A significant hub for Jewish thought at UF commemorates a milestone, with a transformative gift paving the way for a promising future.
At UF, human connections power artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence reshapes humanities and social science research across the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
UF duo illuminates untold multilingual and immigrant stories
A UF English professor and fine arts student collaborate to expand multilingual digital tools and showcase diverse language communities.
Study reveals compounding risks of atmospheric river storms
A new study shows that back-to-back atmospheric river events don’t just result in economic damage but also lead to compounded risks.
Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
UF biologists show the impacts of human-caused climate change on the health of U.S. forests using national-scale forest inventory data.
UF astronomers illuminate dark region of Milky Way
Despite its potential for star formation, a perplexing dark region at the heart of our galaxy has remained oddly quiet. We finally have some insight into what's going on, thanks to a team of UF astronomers who are using observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to unravel the mysteries.
UF Chemists Uncover New Natural Compound
UF chemists have uncovered a new natural compound and family of enzymes, offering insights into how complex molecules are made in nature.
Dogs Prefer Food Over Toys, According to Science
UF psychologists say man’s best friend responds more strongly to food compared to a toy.
NIH Grant Funds Research on AI Techniques for Chemical and Biomedical Applications
A groundbreaking project is poised to reshape the landscape of data analysis in chemistry and biomedicine.
UF Psychologist to Collaborate on NIH Award to Address Miami-Dade County Health Disparities
A transformative NIH project will champion the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Miami-Dade County.