Category: Research
Experts unite to tackle a quiet lactation crisis
A recent issue of Breastfeeding Medicine features eight articles aimed at advancing the biological, social and systemic factors that impact breastfeeding.
Florida scientists send seeds to ISS to study farming solutions for Earth’s harsh conditions
Wagner Vendrame, Ph.D., a UF/IFAS environmental horticulture professor and a member of UF’s Astraeus Space Institute, sent four types of UF-bred seeds to the International Space Station, or ISS, to study how spaceflight affects plant genetics and resilience.
UF research spending and awards at record high
University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025. Awards also reached a record $1.25 billion in 2025, including $818 million from the federal government, $102 million from the State of Florida and $140 million from philanthropic organizations.
Micronutrient mystery could be key to brain health, cancer defense
An international team of scientists has discovered how bodies absorb a micronutrient that we rely on for healthy brain function, cancer defense and more.
Educating the public about domestic abuse and cybersecurity
UF’s Center for Privacy and Security for Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations works with Peaceful Paths to help people stay safe in the digital world.
UF lands $7.5 million grant to map treacherous tidal mudflats for faster rescues, military missions
A team led by UF Civil and Coastal Engineering Professor Nina Stark, Ph.D., is launching a $7.5 million research project to help map tidal mudflats. Funded by the Office of Naval Research, the project brings together experts from five universities across the U.S. using satellite imagery, field sensors and hovercraft technology.
CLAS faculty earn CAREER awards from NSF
Ramón Alain Miranda Quintana, Ph.D., and Jeffrey Rudolf, Ph.D., were honored with the prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation.
Third grade ‘mini researchers’ at UF help improve Florida literacy
Through a multi-disciplinary research project in UF’s College of Education, a handful of third grade “mini researchers” are co-designing a mobile app.
Florida scientists champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ movement
UF researchers are calling for national change in how we address obesity and Type 2 diabetes, starting with a shift in health, agriculture and food.
Environmental DNA floating in the air tracks wildlife, viruses — even drugs
A new UF study reveals the power of environmental DNA, which can track everything from elusive bobcats to illicit drugs.
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