Category: Research

Study reveals potential atmosphere on planet of nearby star

A planet, partially illuminated by a nearby star.

Nearly a decade after UF Assistant Professor Jason Dittmann, Ph.D., discovered LHS 1140b, a new study reveals the object may have its own atmosphere.

Untreated sleep apnea linked to dramatic cognitive decline

A person lying in bed holding a sleep apnea mask.

Untreated sleep apnea is associated with a 69% faster decline in cognitive function over 10 years, according to a new study.

Q&A with Dr. Tracy Centanni Rosen

Doctor Tracy Centanni Rosen gestures to her ear to demonstrate the science to a participant wearing a vagus nerve stimulator on her ear

Tracy Centanni Rosen, Ph.D., is a UF PHHP associate professor of speech, language and hearing sciences. Read on to learn more about her work.

The microbiology of microgreens

Microgreens Growing in a Hydroponic Pod Under Purple L E D Lights

Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations of antioxidants and bioactive compounds than mature vegetables.

New tool detects early crop drought stress

Green, leafy plants growing in a hydroponic system.

In a recent study, UF/IFAS, USDA and NASA researchers use hyperspectral imaging to detect stress in lettuce plants well before visible signs.

Next-gen AI system seeks to improve HIV health outcomes

Doctor Mattia Prosperi and Doctor Simone Marini posing in front of a window.

UF PHHP faculty members are leading the development of a new AI system to optimize the HIV care continuum.

UF experts on staying safe, healthy and engaged this summer

Food cooking on an outside, round grill, with people gathered together in the background.

Explore this summer guide for UF expert advice on everything from preventing foodborne illness to avoiding tick bites and helping children stay engaged.

Data drives destinations

P H D student Jiwoo Jung using virtual reality goggles, superimposed on a glowing background featuring landmarks from around the world.

The UF Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute focuses on AI, robotics and Big Data analytics to make tourism-related businesses more insightful and responsive.

9 questions with Juan Gilbert

Doctor Juan Gilbert sitting in an office, smiling and wearing a suit with his hands clasped on the desk in front of him.

Juan Gilbert, Ph.D., shares how his work in human-centered computing is shaping voting technology, artificial intelligence and public safety innovations.

The “invisible hand” of AI

Three U F researchers looking at a computer that is off-screen, with one's hand on a mouse.

UF business researchers are asking a provocative question: We know what technology does for us, but what is it doing to us?