Are Shark Attacks on the Rise this Summer?
Are Shark Attacks on the Rise this Summer? Karen Dooley Based on news accounts, it may seem there are more shark sightings — and attacks — than usual along the northeastern shores of the United States, but a University of Florida shark expert says that’s a misleading perception. “Every summer, stories about shark attacks tend... Read More
UF researchers discover new way to inhibit virus that causes COVID-19
UF researchers discover new way to inhibit virus that causes COVID-19 Doug Bennett When the virus that causes COVID-19 enters the body, it hijacks cellular proteins and suppresses the human inflammatory response, allowing the virus to spread. University of Florida researchers have discovered a novel way in the lab to fight rapidly evolving strains of... Read More
University of Florida surpasses $1 billion in research spending for first time in 2022
University of Florida surpasses $1 billion in research spending for first time in 2022 Joseph Kays University of Florida faculty surpassed $1 billion in research spending for the first time in 2022, developing treatments for diseases, new agricultural products, engineering solutions and countless other advancements. With $1.076 billion in research expenditures, UF joins an exclusive... Read More
Ultrasonic bat defenses are widespread in moths
Ultrasonic bat defenses are widespread in moths Jerald Pinson While a clear night sky might seem quiet and peaceful to us, empty of everything but stars, this nocturnal world is filled with a high-pitched cacophony of sound just beyond our ability to hear. Bats pierce the shadows with ultrasonic pulses that enable them to construct... Read More
How Florida researchers are using UF’s supercomputer
How Florida researchers are using UF’s supercomputer Blake Trauschke High-impact research is in full swing on the University of Florida’s powerful supercomputer, with faculty and students from across the State University System using HiPerGator — one of the smartest machines in the world — to advance critical work in areas including the environment, technology and... Read More
Using AI, UF startup companies boost ailing citrus industry
Using AI, UF startup companies boost ailing citrus industry Sara Dagen As news broke that Florida’s citrus industry ended this year’s growing season with its lowest production in eight decades, an unlikely union has formed between two University of Florida startup companies to help reverse the trend. By combining expertise in precision agriculture with leading-edge... Read More