Two invasive termite species are spreading rapidly beyond South Florida, threatening buildings statewide. Expanded collaboration between @ifas.ufl.edu researchers and pest control providers has sharpened detection and mapping, revealing an accelerating risk. Learn more: news.ufl.edu/2026/02/term...

As the cold temps settle in, @ufifas-ffgs.bsky.social scientists are monitoring effects on fish and fisheries. www.facebook.com/reel/2373564...

Researchers, including Postdoctoral Associate in Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences @ifas.ufl.edu, Dinesh Phuya develop improved testing methods that better reflect how plants actually interact with soil.

Seashells are external skeletons formed by mollusks and other marine animals through biomineralization. UF paleontologist @michal-kowalewski.bsky.social says these shells—sometimes found by the trillions—offer valuable clues about the creatures that made them. theconversation.com/where-do-sea...

Hurricane Helene exposed and damaged Florida’s ancient Shell Mound, an Indigenous site once used for solstice ceremonies and regional gatherings. @uf-clas.bsky.social archaeologists say its builders’ methods for enduring extreme weather offer valuable lessons for coastal resilience today.

Delighted to share our new insights on the production of mannan fibers. Read the original article @newphyt.bsky.social nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... or the press release blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hosdept/2026... #PlantScience

Scientists at @wertheimufscripps.bsky.social have developed potential diabetes drugs that reprogram insulin‑resistant cells using computer modeling and advanced structural and cell-based techniques.

Hear from UF Neurologist Michael Okun discuss what we know about why Parkinson’s starts and how it may be associated with genetic mutations, pollution, and other factors. 🎧

Could a COVID-19 vaccine help fight cancer? UF & @mdanderson.bsky.social researchers found mRNA vaccines may boost immunotherapy, improving survival in advanced lung cancer & melanoma. Learn more in the upcoming Spring 2026 Explore magazine. Stay tuned!

“We had to go on a rescue mission and get as many fossils out as possible, and we got a lot of them,” Lazaro said. Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/pale... A friendly competition between colleagues revealed an unusual story about hutias, giant barn owls & burrowing bees in a Caribbean cave.

“Heat waves actually kill more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or any other form of extreme weather,” explains David Keellings in UF's Ytori magazine news.clas.ufl.edu/floridas-sil...

After Nicolás Maduro’s Jan. 5 removal, Delcy Rodríguez became Venezuela's interim president amid instability. @beccahanson.bsky.social notes in @us.theconversation.com that power is divided between civilian and military factions, while "colectivos", gangs, and guerrilla groups hold major influence.

Mosquitoes in central Florida were found to feed on 86 different animal species, capturing almost the full range of local vertebrate biodiversity and demonstrating their value as a tool for wildlife monitoring.

Larry Luxner, senior correspondent, interviews Barry Byrne, MD, PhD, an expert on #PompeDisease, director of the @ufresearch.bsky.social Powell Gene Therapy Center, and Chief Medical Advisor to the @mda.org#PompeDisease 🎙️ Listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/494CQlK #RareDisease #MedSky #GeneTherapy

What can we expect to find at the bottom of UF's notable sinkhole lake, and how deep does it go? These and other questions are set to be answered. blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2025/12...

“The fact that this bacterium can intentionally suspend its metabolism makes survival on spacecraft surfaces or during deep-space cruise more plausible than previously assumed.” — Nils Averesch, assistant professor in UF’s Dept. of Microbiology and Cell Science and Astraeus Space Institute member.

Scientists used a World War II-era statistical method on hundreds of museum specimens to determine whether extinct species were predominantly aquatic or terrestrial, clearing up some ongoing debates in paleontology. Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/from... Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...

Ever walk up and down the beach and wonder how old the seashells you have in your pockets are? @floridamuseum.bsky.social paleontologist Michal Kowalewski uses seashells as historical records to study habitats and ecological stability.

Scientists discover telephone-cord-like optic nerves in chameleons, which were overlooked by Aristotle, Newton, and everyone else, until now... Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/scie... Study: doi.org/10.1038/s415...

🌎 Big news for atmospheric and Earth science! UF has joined the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, a leading consortium shaping the future of climate and atmospheric research. 🔗 news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-joins-prestigious-ucar-consortium-to-advance-atmospheric-and-earth-science-research

Scientists and conservationists are racing to rebuild sustainable oyster populations, something that Indigenous communities were able to steward for millennia. 🦪 Archaeologists are looking in ancient middens for more data: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/when... Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

Congratulations to Vice President for Research David Norton on receiving the Pioneer Award from the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame, honoring his leadership in advancing Florida’s innovation through research, collaboration, and educational excellence.

Ever heard of a ghost shark? 👻🦈 They’re not spirits or sharks, but @uf-clas.bsky.social Evolution Developmental Biologist, @garethjfraser.bsky.social says they could be key in unlocking some mysteries of human dentistry.

As wildfires grow wilder, the University of Florida, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Utah are developing AI-based models to simulate human behavior during wildfire evacuations, aiming to improve safety and planning.

"The building itself is going to be a living-learning lab.” When Chimay Anumba became dean of The University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning in 2016, he saw the urgent need for a new, collaborative space for students.

The National Drug Earlly Warning System (NDEWS) uses tools like Reddit scraping and emergency data to track emerging drug threats in real time. Led by University of Florida epidemiologist Linda Cottler, it helps communities respond quickly to dangers posed by fentanyl and other illicit drugs.

Podcaster Pablo Torre’s probe into the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard raises concerns about possible NBA rule violations. UF graduate assistant Alex Volonté highlights in @us.theconversation.com the value of independent journalism as traditional media declines.

The University of Florida has received more than $500 million in Gatorade royalties, showcasing how research-driven innovation can fuel major funding and inspire cross-disciplinary progress.

Medical geography Professor at @ufgeog.bsky.social, @sjryan3.bsky.social is leading efforts to predict disease risks and guide public health as mosquito habitats shift due to climate change, underscoring the vital link between planetary changes and future health.

Mosquitoes claim over 1 million lives annually. At UF, Daniel Swale's work on chemical scaffolds is helping to shape how to stop them from feeding altogether. It's an approach that could protect humans while also being potentially useful against other pests like ticks and aphids.

New research from a team including UF Geology Prof. Courtney Sprain published in @commsearth.nature.com shows that when the dinosaurs went extinct, the landscape responded to their absence, and quickly! ⚒️🧪

A collaboration between UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the University Athletic Association aims to unify athletes' data across all sports into a single AI-powered system to uncover performance and health insights that benefit athletes university-wide.

Explore, UF's research magazine Fall 2025 content is coming soon. Follow us to learn more about AI-powered athletics, fighting back against the world's deadliest animal, a bold space for building the future and much more!

UF researchers are using drones and modeling tools to map dangerous mudflats along Florida’s Gulf Coast — work that supports both coastal resilience and military training safety.

UF researchers are partnering with Peaceful Paths to develop cyber safety tools that shield domestic violence survivors from digital tracking and abuse. This local-to-national effort is a model for tech that serves vulnerable communities.

New pub from my first PhD student @batsonthemove.bsky.social. She found some bats have a complex migration strategy: two species move north in the autumn, flying long and likely circuitous routes of hundreds of miles, before ultimately returning south to overwinter. news.ufl.edu/2025/09/bat-...

The University of Florida’s new partnership with the United States Air Force is more than research it’s regional growth. This initiative brings high-tech jobs, defense innovation, and education infrastructure to Northwest Florida.

Male ghost sharks have evolved forehead rods with real teeth to grasp females during mating. @uf-clas.bsky.social shark evolution expert, @garethjfraser.bsky.social led a team revealing the first known case of true teeth growing outside the mouth in vertebrates, showcasing evolution’s adaptability.

AI is advancing fast and UF is helping ensure it’s used wisely. From academic integrity to policy frameworks, UF experts are shaping national conversations on AI ethics. Federal support fuels this work.

UF medical students are learning to use AI to improve patient care. Thanks to federal research support, the future of health is here. To learn more, visit: news.drgator.ufl.edu/2025/06/05/u...

UF faculty, staff, and students are propelling Florida forward with a record $1.33 billion in research — making world-changing discoveries and advancements in medicine, engineering and many other disciplines.

Before home studios were the norm, Sly Stone, who died Monday, transformed his Bel Air mansion into a musical bunker. His use of overdubbing and drum machines laid the groundwork for hip-hop and electronic music. buff.ly/L6aSugw By Jose Valentino Ruiz @ufresearch.bsky.social

Is artificial intelligence better suited to solving agriculture's big challenges than in other sectors? A study by @ufresearch.bsky.social reckons so. farmingfuturefood.com/ai-set-to-di... #AI #MachineLearning #Agritech #farming

So excited to share this groundbreaking collaborative work using probiotic bacteria 🦠 to treat coral disease in Florida 🪸 with @vibriosoup.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social www.frontiersin.org/journals/mar...

There’s more than one way to measure the age of a star in a cluster. But do different age-assigning methods agree? aasnova.org/2025/06/04/s... @ufresearch.bsky.social 🔭🧪

Dozens of scientists and collection experts collaborated to identify opportunities to better utilize data stored in natural history collections in order to support and inform the broader scientific community working on pandemic preparedness. Story + paper: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/pape...

Women and minors are being targeted by AI-generated explicit imagery. Cybersecurity researchers at the University of Florida, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), are pushing for stronger protections.

Farmers are now harnessing the power of drones and artificial intelligence to optimize their fields and reduce costs. Researchers at @ifas.ufl.edu Tropical Research and Education Center used drones equipped with multispectral cameras to monitor hemp crops and assess their nitrogen fertilizer needs.

What does it mean for former President Joe Biden's form of prostate cancer to be called aggressive? Jason Joseph, an assistant professor of urology at UF Health, explains that in this @us.theconversation.com article.

While Pres. Biden is getting treatment for his #ProstateCancer, many patients with less advanced cancer may be better served by “watchful waiting”. A cancer genomics researcher describes how she helped her father make decisions after his diagnosis: buff.ly/gzBLZ34 @UFresearch.bsky.social 🩺