Category: UF News

Major gift establishes endowed constitutional law chair at UF

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The University of Florida recently announced a $1 million gift from alumnus Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. to establish an endowed chair in constitutional law at the Levin College of Law, strengthening one of the nation’s leading public law schools while marking one of the first significant gifts under the new administration.

DOE Genesis Mission grant speeds development of stronger materials

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A UF-led team has won a prestigious federal grant to develop an autonomous AI platform that could fundamentally change how new materials are discovered.

UF scientists unmask gene activity in scoliosis

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In one of the first direct comparisons of gene activity in adolescents with and without scoliosis, researchers unravel key biological mechanisms.

The secret to success? Employees who feel safe speaking up

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A UF-led study highlights an often-overlooked factor in sporting events’ success: the well-being of the employees working behind the scenes.

Study reveals potential atmosphere on planet of nearby star

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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

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

Baby Gators take over the libraries

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The UF Libraries recently launched a new partnership with the UF Early Childhood Collaboratory — formerly known as Baby Gator — to create organized library visits that build lasting connections.

Books & Cooks expands reach, programming

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Books & Cooks, a free 12-week literacy and nutrition program, recently expanded to include more counties and information on Type 2 diabetes prevention.

New tool detects early crop drought stress

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

UF partnership brings robotic fish to Florida classrooms

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A partnership between UF MAE and the Florida Museum’s TESI is helping students investigate scientific concepts through experimentation and engineering.