Category: Research

UF documentary captures Rob Ferl’s spaceflight journey

Rob Ferl stepping off a spacecraft in a Blue Origin space suit while smiling.

What does it feel like to leave Earth behind while carrying the weight of years of research into orbit? A new documentary, recently aired on PBS, follows space biologist Rob Ferl, Ph.D., during his flight to space aboard a Blue Origin rocket, detailing years of research, coordination and preparation leading up to launch.

Hantavirus symptoms, transmission and treatment explained

Digital rendering of Hantavirus particles

When an Atlantic cruise ship was isolated off the South African coast due to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, the world watched with anticipation to learn more.

Discussing the future of Florida’s space ecosystem

Former NASA Administrator and U.S. Senator Bill Nelson talking in front of a crowd.

Nearly 200 university researchers space industry representatives recently gathered to launch the next phase of the Florida Space Research Consortium.

Explore research at the University of Florida

Doctor Elias Sayour posing for the Explore magazine over.

Explore spotlights UF research that turns discovery into real‑world impact, from mRNA cancer vaccines to shaping online behavior with AI and Big Data.

Understanding how older adults think about AI

An elderly couple smiling while looking at a smart speaker.

Forbes breaks down the framework by UF Professor of Geography Stephen Golant, Ph.D., on how older adults think about AI and related technologies.

Simple diet changes show big health benefits, new research finds

A growing body of research reinforces that small, consistent changes in diet can lead to meaningful improvements in overall health, even later in life.

Music-based rhythm improves gait in Parkinson’s patients

Those with Parkinson’s disease and healthy older adults demonstrated improved gait when walking to music compared with a metronome.

UF astronomer helps build largest ever 3D map of the universe

Zachary Slepian, Ph.D., an associate professor of astronomy, is part of the international collaboration behind the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument.

UF expands marine science innovation in St. Augustine

UF Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini, UF Interim President Doctor Donald W. Landry, and Whitney Laboratory Director for Marine Bioscience Doctor Veronica Hinman cutting a ribbon during a ceremony.

The University of Florida recently celebrated the opening of the new Whitney Marine Research Center, an LEED gold-certified facility.

Make a difference this Earth Month with citizen science

Citizen scientists collecting data in a field with their smart phones, one in the foreground crouching down and taking a photo, with the other bending over to look at something in the background.

Citizen science lets anyone collect real research data using a phone or notepad, contributing to peer-reviewed studies on wildlife, water and ecosystems.