The University of Florida (UF) is a major public research university located in Gainesville, Florida. Founded in 1853, it is one of the oldest and largest universities in the state with a significant influence in education, research, and athletics. UF is a member of the Association of American Universities, an affiliation comprising leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across multiple disciplines including engineering, business, law, and medicine. UF is known for its strong commitment to research, boasting numerous facilities and institutes dedicated to scientific advancement. It is also celebrated for its athletic prowess, particularly in football, where the Florida Gators have garnered national attention and acclaim.
University of Florida and Georgia Tech engineering students developed a vehicle camouflage system for the U.S. Army, enhancing camouflage speed and safety, and demonstrating the…
New research explores the environmental implications of sucralose, showing its potential to disrupt aquatic microbial populations and stressing the need for further research to assess…
A University of Florida study suggests that storing blood oranges at cool temperatures enhances their health benefits and market value, but further research is needed…
University of Florida research reveals that orange peel extracts may significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk, offering a promising use for this common agricultural byproduct. New…
NASA has chosen the University of Florida to spearhead the GRATTIS mission, which will utilize advanced sensors to monitor Earth’s gravitational changes and improve environmental…
In a first-ever human clinical trial of four adult patients, an mRNA cancer vaccine created at the University of Florida rapidly reprogrammed the immune system…
Researchers documented the first North American cetacean case of avian influenza in a Florida dolphin, underscoring the need for further research on this cross-species virus…
Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a new technique using semiconductor technology to produce processors that greatly improve the efficiency of transmitting large…
A University of Florida study indicates that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effectively alleviates depression and anxiety in older adults, offering a noninvasive, drug-free treatment…
An enormous meteor spelled doom for most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But not all. In the aftermath of the extinction event, birds — technically…
Lowest-ever frequency gravitational waves spotted in pulsar data. A team of physicists has developed a method to detect gravity waves with such low frequencies that…
What makes the little old ant think he can disrupt the life of an African lion? Researchers say it’s more than just high hopes. In…
The reintroduction of sea otters in Central California significantly slows erosion, offering a promising, low-cost approach to coastal ecosystem conservation. In a groundbreaking study published…
Vigilant monitoring and prompt treatment can help protect against bad outcomes. Ear infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should…
Climate change is impacting U.S. forests, especially in the Western regions, leading to decreased tree growth and challenging their ability to act as carbon sinks….
Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads? Hammerhead sharks are the strange-looking ones. They look like someone grabbed their skull by the eye sockets and…
Scientists have developed an extensive inventory of underwater species known or suspected to produce sound. This groundbreaking work documents over 22,000 species, challenging the notion…
UF astronomer Adam Ginsburg harnesses the James Webb Space Telescope to explore a galactic enigma. In a recent study led by University of Florida astronomer…