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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.

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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.

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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.

High COVID-19 Viral Exposure May Reduce Protection Provided by Vaccination and Prior Infection

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

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Breakthrough Polymer Research Promises to Revolutionize Recycling

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

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AI Breakthrough Paves the Way to Safeguard Democracies

UF political scientist Badredine Arfi expands new horizons for interpreting social data, uncovering AI's vast potential in preserving democracies.

How businesses can cultivate wisdom

Monika Ardelt, a professor of sociology, reveals the essential elements of organizational wisdom that can benefit both the organizations and their communities.

Study Reveals Evidence of Diverse Organic Material on Mars

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

Fueling Passion: Yu Tin Lin Finds New Focus In Research

Third-year triple major Yu Tin Lin finds his passion with the help of supportive faculty.

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New Findings Illuminate the Origins of Black Hole Mergers

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

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Research Roundup

A snapshot of recent grants and publication highlights.

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What’s in a Name? A History of ‘Ytori’

Our magazine's namesake pays tribute to the language and culture of Florida's native peoples.

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UF Researchers Reveal the Hidden Hum of a Cosmic Symphony

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.

Why Lessons from Ancient Rome Matter in a Modern World

Learn more about ancient Rome and the modern lessons we can take away from this once-mighty civilization.

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UF Chemist’s Breakthrough Research Reveals Atomic Precision in Complex Chemical Reactions

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

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Climate Change Threatens Public Health: Study Reveals Lack of Modeling Tools

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.