Research News
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.
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
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.
Scientists lead the charge for equity in flood risk mitigation
UF geographer Katy Serafin works with colleagues at Stanford University to introduce a collaborative flood risk management model, to enhance transparency and community involvement in California's flood response strategies.
The hidden motive behind U.S. voters’ stance on noncitizen voting
Researchers expose the motivation behind support and opposition to noncitizen voting rights, giving a fresh perspective on the debate.
Mosquito-borne disease risk is on the move in the Americas, study finds
A team of medical geographers find that climate change is causing a worrisome expansion and relocation of mosquito populations across the Americas, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and threatening previously unaffected areas.
Florida’s mosquitoes can make you sick: Here’s how to protect yourself
As Florida enters peak mosquito season, expert Sadie Ryan contributes to a discussion that outlines key mosquito species and diseases to know; changes in the state’s disease risk and transmission trends; and the most effective ways to protect yourself.
UF polymers can be catalyst for new era in manufacturing
Oboro Labs, a UF startup, is commercializing a patented catalyst enabling the mass production of cyclic polymers discovered at a UF inorganic chemistry lab.
This Earth Day, celebrate research driving environmental change
Commemorate Earth Day with a look back at 10 research projects helping us to better understand our planet.
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.
Researchers create a new AI pipeline for identifying molecular interactions
AI developments in chemical biology could unlock new types of disease treatments.
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
Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development
Rare access to specimens provides first-ever look at captivating process.
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.
Astrobiologist Amy Williams shows young women in STEM that the sky is the limit
Amy Williams, an astrobiologist and assistant geology professor at the University of Florida, conducts groundbreaking Mars research.
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.
Oceanic Algal Colonies Found to Maintain Warmer Water Temperatures
UF researchers investigate the thermal properties of Sargassum colonies, large patches of algae that float along the ocean's surface.