A UF astronomer contributed to the largest 3D map of the universe ever created, spanning 47 million+ galaxies and quasars. The dataset is helping scientists better understand dark energy and the expansion of the universe. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-astronome...

University of Florida conservation researchers Thomas Hoctor and Sarah Lockhart helped develop EcoCon, a planning tool that helps visualize wildlife corridors and guide growth to protect ecological connectivity while supporting development.

African frogs haven’t forgotten the ice ages. 🐸🧊 A new study shows ancient forest refugia in Central Africa align with the modern diversity of frogs. Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/afri... Study: doi.org/10.1002/ece3...

Living in space can change where the brain sits in the skull. @ufastraeus.bsky.social's Director Rachael Seidler explains in @us.theconversation.com.

As cities spread, wildlife faces a growing maze of obstacles and Eve Bohnett, Assistant Research Scholar at University of Florida’s Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, uses connectivity modeling to study how the threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel moves through fragmented urban landscapes.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope’s infrared capabilities to peer through dust in the W51 region, @uf-clas.bsky.social researchers revealed unprecedented detail of young, massive stars, allowing new insights into how these poorly understood stars form and interact with their surroundings.

Pleased to share our latest research where we investigated a potential new drug for type 1 diabetes in slices of living human pancreas tissue from nPOD donors #industrycollaboration with Immunocore @bruskolab.bsky.social @ufbme.bsky.social @ufresearch.bsky.social www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

NASA’s upcoming deep space missions and a new study of astronauts’ brain MRI scans show that microgravity causes gradual, sometimes persistent shifts in brain structures—visible even after short stays in space. @ufastraeus.bsky.social's Director, Rachael Seidler explains in @us.theconversation.com.

Thermal cameras can be fooled by everyday heat sources, causing drones or autonomous vehicles to miss real obstacles or see fake ones. UF Computer & Information Science & Engineering's, Sara Rampazzi helped develop real‑time defenses to filter these signals and improve thermal‑based perception.

Reinforcing the gut’s natural defenses: @ifas.ufl.edu microbiologist Luiz Roesch and Brent Sumerlin, a chemistry professor @uf-clas.bsky.social, have developed a synthetic mucus that mimics natural mucin meant to restore the gut’s protective barrier and prevent the inflammation that drives IBD.

UF launched the OB/GYN Mobile Outreach Clinic in February 2025 to address regional obstetric care. Led by Adetola Louis‑Jacques and Michelle Nall, with MD candidate Arielle Ayotte, the team has written about the work for The Conversation and researches maternal health in low‑resource settings.

Rather than using trial and error to determine the design parameters that yield the most stable plasma, University of Florida researchers have turned to machine learning to simulate conditions inside the reactor, predicting plasma anomalies without risking damage to the reactor itself.

AI can detect deepfake photos more accurately than humans. But when it comes to deepfake videos, people still have the advantage. New research from the University of Florida explores what this means as manipulated media becomes more common online. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/machines-spo...

By leading data processing for a major ALMA survey, @uf-clas.bsky.social astrophysicist Adam Ginsburg helped produce the most detailed map of the Milky Way’s center and revealing vast hidden gas networks that shed new light on star formation and galaxy evolution. news.ufl.edu/2026/02/milk...

A new UF-developed environmental DNA test can identify invasive fish in Florida waterways using only microscopic genetic material shed into the water. The breakthrough offers wildlife managers a fast, reliable method to spot species disrupting native ecosystems long before traditional surveys can.

Exciting tau research from our Deputy Director, Dr. Jose Abisambra, and colleagues. New insights into tau-driven disease move us closer to therapies for PSP and related neurodegenerative disorders. Published in The Journal of Neuroscience. mbi.ufl.edu/2026/02/23/n...

Using a method called Head‑Masked Nullspace Steering to probe and stress‑test their decision pathways, UF professor Sumit Kumar Jha’s research reveals weaknesses in AI systems’ internal safety mechanisms to support stronger, more reliable defenses.

Gravity is weakest beneath Antarctica, and research by UF’s Alessandro Forte and Petar Glišović, of the Paris Institute of Earth Physics shows that slow deep‑Earth rock flow has intensified this “gravity hole” over millions of years, potentially affecting past climate and ice‑sheet growth.

This week I am the Univ. Florida Whitney Laboratory guest lecturer, and have been learning about a lot of cool projects @ufresearch.bsky.social, including the the IRL Billion Clam Initiative, my news to me good news for February 12. #OceanOptimism #EarthOptimism www.whitney.ufl.edu/conservation...

Workers in “dirty jobs” face lasting stigma that reduces earnings and opportunities—costing about $104,000 over a career. UF Warrington College of Business researchers find that bias persists even after workers move into cleaner roles, along with emotional strain from lingering negative perceptions.

Scientists used a group of plants called melastomes to trace ancient bird flight paths over the Caribbean Sea. Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/scie... Study: doi.org/10.1093/botl... 📌 In memory of Walter Judd (1951 – 2026)

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.