UF Research

21/07/2025

Molten magma may have been present on the moon’s surface longer than previously thought, a new study by University of Florida researchers has found.

https://news.ufl.edu/2025/07/molten-magma/

18/07/2025

By Michelle Jaffee An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer. Published today in Nature Biomedical Eng...

10/07/2025

Researchers and physician-scientists at the University of Florida College of Medicine and UF Health are working to address some of the most pressing medical crises facing the population, including cancer, neurological disorders and antibiotic resistance. Check out some of the ways Gators are creating real-world impact: https://bit.ly/3ZihzzP

09/07/2025

As the planet grows increasingly dependent on space-based technologies, University of Florida space physicist Alicia Petersen is working on solutions that could help shield the nation from the next big solar storm. Read more: https://news.ufl.edu/2025/07/space-weather-forecasting/

20/06/2025

Half a century after Jaws hit theaters, new scientific findings are reshaping our understanding of sharks. Say goodbye to the man-eater myth and hello to their extraordinary biology. UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate Professor of Evolutionary Developmental Biology, Gareth Fraser tells us in The Conversation US how these majestic predators contribute to a balanced marine ecosystem.

🦈 https://theconversation.com/50-years-after-jaws-researchers-have-retired-the-man-eater-myth-and-revealed-more-about-sharks-amazing-biology-258151

18/06/2025

From solitude to stardom — UF College of the Arts Associate Professor of Music Business and Entrepreneurship, Jose Valentino Ruiz tells the story of Sly Stone in this The Conversation US article, as he turned personal challenges into creative fuel, inspiring countless artists and shaping the soundscape for generations to come.

Today, millions of musicians record and splice tracks from their bedrooms, closets and garages. Half a century ago, the funk pioneer revolutionized home recording.

17/06/2025

From Florida's springs to Antarctica's Southern Ocean, University of Florida graduate, Jennifer Adler uses her science background to tell visual stories about conservation.

16/06/2025

On and every day we celebrate Catherine Eastman and her team at the Whitney Laboratory's Sea Turtle Hospital. It operates year-round, treating turtles affected by seasonal threats including storms, fishing gear, and cold snaps. The hospital, founded about a dozen years ago by Eastman on a modest budget, has grown significantly and treats hundreds of turtles annually. The team sometimes uses creative solutions, such as modifying life jackets, to help injured turtles.

Beyond rehabilitation, the hospital also contributes to marine research, especially on fibropapilloma tumors. A new $41.2 million facility will soon unite turtle care and scientific research under one roof, enhancing both animal treatment and scientific collaboration

13/06/2025

A team from the University of Florida is helping homeowners in Florida make smarter, more resilient choices in home construction and interior design to better withstand flooding and extreme weather.

Led by assistant professor in the department of interior design and a researcher within the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience, or FIBER, Lisa Platt and graduate researcher Arezoo Zeinali, developed a tool called SAMPL™ (Sustainable Adaptive Material Performance Level), which uses computational modeling to evaluate how building materials perform under real-world risks, especially water-related damage.

Groundbreaking tool helps people make better, science-informed choices about materials used to build and furnish a house.

11/06/2025

Researchers from the University of Florida and University of Electro-Communications in Japan have found that common digital MEMS microphones in devices like laptops and smart speakers can unintentionally leak audio through weak radio signals. These signals can be intercepted—even through walls—using basic equipment, allowing eavesdropping without physical access to the device.

“With an FM radio receiver and a copper antenna, you can eavesdrop on these microphones. That’s how easy this can be,” said Sara Rampazzi, Ph.D., a professor of computer and information science and engineering at UF and co-author of the new study. “It costs maybe a hundred dollars, or even less.”

Apps that lightly activate the microphone, like Spotify or YouTube, can trigger this leakage. The research team has alerted manufacturers and proposed fixes to address the risk.

Simple, cheap components let people hear everything a microphone picks up.

06/06/2025

Most 8-year-olds spend their school days mastering multiplication, perusing prose and studying the solar system. But through a multi-disciplinary research project in UF’s College of Education, a handful of third-grade “mini researchers” are adding another skill to their academic repertoires: c...

05/06/2025