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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > cech-fellow

My lab research at UF helped me become a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Cech Fellow

6+ hour, 31+ min ago  (569+ words) Aadhya Harugeri June 25, 2026 Growing up in Bangalore, India, my fascination with the natural world began long before I ever stepped into a research lab at the University of Florida." The idea that someday even I could contribute to humanity in…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > coqui-frogs

Young frogs "play it safe" when disease strikes, UF researchers find News

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (704+ words) Kathryn Pizzurro June 15, 2026 For a frog no bigger than a fingernail, survival depends on how it spends every bit of energy. New research from the University of Florida shows that young frogs prioritize growing quickly even when infected with a…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > 95-million-gift

$9. 5 million gift boosts UF efforts to protect cattle from disease-carrying pests

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (294+ words) Jamie Groh June 11, 2026 The University of Florida announced a $9. 5 million estate gift establishing the Carrie W. Earls Mosquito and Pest Eradication in Beef Cattle Fund, supporting work across UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and College of Veterinary…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > robot-mowers

Study finds robotic mowers improve Florida lawn health while reducing maintenance

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (341+ words) Jamie Groh June 9, 2026 For many Florida homeowners, lawn mowing can feel like a never-ending chore, especially in the heat of summer. New guidance from experts suggests autonomous or robotic lawn mowers can ease that burden while effectively managing Florida's hardy…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > science-of-sweat

The science of sweat: How a UF researcher is helping Brazil prepare for the heat of the World Cup

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (702+ words) Karen Dooley June 9, 2026 As the world's best soccer players prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America this summer, teams are gearing up not only for opponents but also for the heat. In stadiums from Miami to Mexico City,…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > airport-logistics

Researchers use AI, digital twin tech to make air travel more efficient, resilient

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (305+ words) Samantha Jones and Meredith Bauer-Mitchell June 5, 2026 Airports can be frustrating. Between long lines, complicated security protocols and lost baggage, a fun vacation or an important work trip can easily become a stressful experience." University of Florida researchers are working to…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > laser-origami

How laser "origami" could building structures in space

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (552+ words) Emily Hinds June 3, 2026 University of Florida researchers are exploring how lasers could help astronauts build structures on the moon using materials already available there, including lunar soil transformed into glass. The work, led by Victoria M. Miller, Ph. D. , an associate professor…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > regulating-ai-systems

The AI Journal: When it comes to AI, we need to stop regulating tools and start regulating systems News

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (332+ words) The AI Journal: When it comes to AI, we need to stop regulating tools and start regulating systems University of Florida The AI Journal: When it comes to AI, we need to stop regulating tools and start regulating systems AI…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 06 > musk-turtles-alligator-gar

Ancient altercations between musk turtles and alligator gar recorded in Florida's fossil record

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (431+ words) University of Florida Ancient altercations between musk turtles and alligator gar recorded in Florida's fossil record - Paleontologist Jason Bourque recentlydescribeda new, extinct species of musk turtle that lived in Florida during the late Miocene roughly five-and-a-half million years ago. - The…...

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news. ufl. edu > 2026 > 05 > marine-robot-communication

A new frontier for marine robot communication: UF scientists develop Blue ME

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (516+ words) Dave Schlenker May 29, 2026 From the shallow shores of Lake Wahlberg to the salty depths of the ocean, University of Florida researchers are dropping robots in the water and training them to communicate more efficiently in murky conditions." Their goal is…...

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