Disappearing Acts

Are Arctic lakes in danger? New research from UF postdoctoral researcher Elizabeth Webb reveals widespread declines in surface water.

Rebounding Green Sea Turtle Populations Reshape Coastal Ecosystems

Marine ecologist Alexandra Gulick offers a critical understanding of green sea turtle foraging behavior as they resume their historical ecological roles.

Getting Ahead of Climate-Related Health Risks

UF medical geographer Sadie Ryan contributes to a sweeping climate-health analysis, offering a path forward for those addressing urgent public health needs.

In East Gainesville, Community Members Train to Become Mental Health and Well-Being Coaches

UF researchers are working to address mental health disparities by joining with the Florida Blue Foundation and a collaborative of local churches on a new community-centered program.

A UF Chemist’s Breakthrough with Tiny Particles is a Big Deal for Design

UF chemist Charles Cao and a team of researchers reveal previously unknown possibilities of nanocrystals.

UF’s Sadie Ryan to Co-Lead NSF-Funded Institute for Emerging Virus Research

Medical geographer Sadie Ryan will co-lead the new institute, which will work to predict and prevent pandemics using machine learning techniques and open source data.

UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Tops $57 Million in 2022 Research Spending

The University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences contributed to a record $1 billion in university-wide research spending for 2022.

Research Roundup

Across the college, researchers address gaps in health knowledge, ranging from brain development to molecular shapes.

Untangling Tanzania’s Stubbornly High Maternal Mortality Rates

Anthropology professor Adrienne Strong’s award-winning book reveals the challenges faced in Tanzania’s maternity wards – and helps bring life back to them.

Undergrad Researcher Cuts Through Wellness Industry Spin

A multibillion-dollar industry pushes products that supposedly make you healthier — but how much of it is legit? Karina Sarandrea dedicated her first research project to the question.

UF Ecologist Robert D. Holt Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Holt's election to one of the nation's most prestigious academies is a testament to his scientific impact.

Police Officers in Front of Community Center

Study Finds Community Policing Falls Short in the Global South

Sociologist Rebecca Hanson, alongside a research team spanning the Global South, finds that community policing strategies don't deliver the anticipated results.

New Study Asks Which Smartphone Treatments Best Help Smokers Quit

Psychology professor Jesse Dallery aims to identify the best smartphone applications for smoking cessation.

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.

Dimitri Bourilkov Elected American Physical Society Fellow

Dimitri Bourilkov, associate scientist in the Department of Physics, was recognized for his work in data-intensive science.

We are on the cusp of a new era. As the power of artificial intelligence is unleashed, global industries are experiencing a transformation unlike any other — and the University of Florida is stepping forward to shape the future. Here, faculty and students are taking a great leap to unlock the benefits of artificial intelligence […]

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