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Engineer develops innovative approach to designing safer streets for cyclists

August 17, 2026

Roadway design is a complex task. Designing a new road or redesigning an existing one requires addressing a complicated mix of design manuals and standards, traffic impacts and input from stakeholders and local government.

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UF study finds kratom-derived products are frequently mislabeled

August 17, 2026

What’s listed on a kratom product label may not tell the full story. Researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy have found that commercially available kratom products, including many kratom-derived […]

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UF researchers uncover surprising boiling behavior in liquids that could advance future space missions

July 30, 2026

When astronauts travel deeper into space, every drop of fuel becomes critical, and keeping those fuels stable for months or even years is one of the biggest engineering challenges facing […]

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UF turns research strength into innovation impact

July 30, 2026

Every university expects discoveries to grow as research funding increases. The University of Florida’s distinction is what happens next. According to the 2025 AUTM Licensing Survey of nearly 200 public […]

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UF researchers join new NSF-funded AI institute to transform rehabilitation and health care

July 30, 2026

Researchers from the University of Florida are playing a key role in a new national effort to advance rehabilitation and health care through artificial intelligence.

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AI year in review

July 30, 2026

With the University of Florida 2025-2026 academic year in the books, let’s take a moment to reflect on how impactful this year truly was for artificial intelligence research and education […]

New study shows invasive termites threatening homes in Florida are spreading farther than predicted

February 4, 2026

Florida’s coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new University of […]

Markers at birth may help predict type 1 diabetes

January 28, 2026

One day, there could be a new test to screen for type 1 diabetes, now that scientists have found markers in the blood of the umbilical cords of children who […]

UF researchers identify new cancer-killing compounds

November 18, 2025

Similar to the way one bad apple can spoil the bunch, killing cancerous cells is difficult to accomplish without harming healthy cells in the process.

Scientists discover chameleon’s telephone-cord-like optic nerves once overlooked by Aristotle and Newton

November 10, 2025

Chameleons’ wandering eyes have fascinated and puzzled scientists since the days of ancient Greece. Now, after millennia of study, modern imaging has revealed the secret of their nearly 360-degree view […]