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 🩺

In this @us.theconversation.com article, UF's Carol Mathews @ufmbi.bsky.social tells us new research has uncovered hundreds of genes linked to OCD, offering fresh insights into how it affects the brain. One day this could pave the way for better treatments and identification of those at risk.

In the @tampabaytimes.bsky.social, Director of the UF Artificial Intelligence and Informatics Research Institute, Alina Zare discusses why the next major advancements in #AI will come from research universities, like the University of Florida, not Silicon Valley.

This week we will be highlighting some #NSFfunded research happening here at the University of Florida. Follow us along as we celebrate 75 years of the National Science Foundation (NSF) empowering discoveries and innovation to transform the future. #NSF75

Florida's rapid growth poses a threat to wildlife habitats. University of Florida's Tom Hoctor and Reed Noss discuss the Florida Wildlife Corridor in @theconversation.com, highlighting its importance for the survival of Florida panthers and black bears.

UF is partnering with @thenrao.bsky.social and the National Science Foundation to host a future ngVLA site in FL! Rob Ferl (Astraeus Dir.) & Ana-Lisa Paul (Admin Council Chair) were on-site for the signing. 🔗 public.nrao.edu/news/stars-a... @ufresearch.bsky.social @ifas.ufl.edu

Sandra Loesgen's journey to chemistry began with a hospital internship that revealed her true passion for the science behind medicine. She pivoted from becoming a doctor to discovering natural compounds.

Sandra Loesgen’s lab explores the world for microbes that can be turned into medicines. Loesgen's research spans cancer, viral infections, and pain suppression, focusing on "chemically talented" microbes that live symbiotically within hosts, aiming to develop non-opioid painkillers.

“It’s like something out of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’” said Alan Ivory, a Ph.D. student at UF who led the research. Over 60 days, UF researchers captured 3,800 sightings of 35 different species in Gainesville's stormwater sewers using these urban passageways.

Led by UF Associate Professor Trevor Foulk, a new study suggests that employees who feel powerless at work can overcome passivity by reframing their situation as an opportunity rather than a constraint.

In January, Veronica Hinman became the sixth director of University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. Hinman appreciates the lab's strong faculty in her scientific fields, its ideal location for marine research and its community connections.

Specializing in sea turtle tumors, plastic ingestion, and environmental DNA (eDNA), Assistant Professor of Wildlife Disease Genomics David Duffy joined the University of Florida's Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience in 2015 and proposed using human cancer treatment techniques for sea turtles.

Professor of Geography @ufgeog.bsky.social, Corene Matyas is enhancing hurricane forecasting using machine learning to track rain patterns. This research, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), aims to improve early predictions and preparedness for hurricanes.