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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · Sep 30
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.
An infographic with a blue background with a central image of a basketball player in motion, wearing a Florida team jersey. To the left, there is a bottle of Gatorade. The top text highlights "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH," while surrounding timelines list key years from 1965 to 2025, each accompanied by brief descriptions related to Gatorade's development and milestones in sports science. In the lower section, a scientist in a lab coat is shown conducting research.
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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.
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Researchers examining Florida's Nature Coast found something rare and wonderful: seagrass meadows that have thrived for centuries, offering a blueprint for what successful coastal conservation can look like. #GoodNews buff.ly/R8M0MCW
Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving
Scientists are using mollusk shells to evaluate the health of Florida’s seagrass ecosystems.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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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...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🌎 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
UF joins prestigious UCAR Consortium to advance atmospheric and earth science research
UF has been accepted as a member of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, a premier consortium that unites top-tier institutions in atmospheric and Earth system sciences.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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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...
two scientists are in conversation seated at a work table with shells in their hands and in a pile in front of them in front of metal cabinets in a storage room of some kind
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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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.
A celebratory graphic recognizing David P. Norton, Ph.D., as a Pioneer Award recipient in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. The image features his professional portrait and highlights his role as Vice President for Research at the University of Florida. Text includes details on expanded technology transfer activities and research expenditures.
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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.
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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.
Multi-university AI research may revolutionize wildfire evacuation
As wildfires grow wilder, the University of Florida and two other universities are developing large language models to make evacuations safer and more efficient.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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"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.
A portrait photo of Chimay Anumba wearing a hard hat standing confidently on a construction site, holding a smartphone. He is wearing a blazer, white collared shirt and the background features construction materials and equipment.
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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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.
A photo of Linda Cottler with shoulder-length gray hair sits on a staircase. She wears a gray shirt and black pants, smiling while resting her arms on her knees. The staircase is modern, featuring glass railings and a bright, airy environment.
October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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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.
Watchdog journalism’s future may lie in the work of independent reporters like Pablo Torre
Underground reporters could be among the last bulwarks against unchecked power.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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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.
An infographic with a blue background with a central image of a basketball player in motion, wearing a Florida team jersey. To the left, there is a bottle of Gatorade. The top text highlights "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH," while surrounding timelines list key years from 1965 to 2025, each accompanied by brief descriptions related to Gatorade's development and milestones in sports science. In the lower section, a scientist in a lab coat is shown conducting research.
September 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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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.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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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.
A scientist wearing a lab coat and blue gloves holds a syringe in one hand while pointing to a small white specimen on a table. The background features laboratory equipment with a soft red light. A close-up image of a blue plastic cap sitting in a dark environment. Several thin wires are submerged in a dark liquid within the cap, while a pair of pliers grips the edge of the cap. A cloth is visible underneath, providing support. A person holds a clear plastic plate with multiple wells, secured in a protective covering. The background shows a lab setting with equipment. A researcher peers into a microscope in a laboratory setting, focusing on an experiment. The microscope is equipped with advanced optics, and the environment includes lab equipment and materials. The researcher appears concentrated, adjusting the device while maintaining attention to detail.
September 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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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!
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When dinosaurs vanished, forests flourished and rivers calmed down
The sudden disappearance of large herbivores transformed landscapes after the asteroid impact.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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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.
A photo of a male athlete wearing an athletic outfit stretching to his right on a green platform while a female research assistant watches on. There is weight room equipment and an orange wall with a Florida Gators logo in the background.
September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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!
September 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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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 lands $7.5 million grant to map treacherous tidal mudflats for faster rescues, military missions
Led by UF, a five‑university team will deploy satellites, field sensors and a hovercraft to pinpoint when and where America’s shifting coastal mudflats can be safely crossed, reducing life‑threatening...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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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.
UF works with Gainesville-based Peaceful Paths to educate the public about domestic abuse and cybersecurity
Domestic abuse affects millions of people every year, often in unseen and deeply personal ways, and online threats toward victims can be particularly harmful. To address this reality locally, the Univ...
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September 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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.

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Bats on the move: study reveals migration patterns behind wind turbine fatalities
A new study sheds light on why North America’s bats are dying in large numbers at wind energy facilities.
news.ufl.edu
September 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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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.
U.S. Air Force contract to expand UF’s research, innovation and education missions in Panhandle - News from Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
In a continuing partnership, the U.S. Air Force has awarded the University of Florida a $49 million contract for cutting-edge research and workforce development at UF’s regional engineering campus adj...
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September 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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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.
Ghost sharks grow forehead teeth to help them have sex
The unusual teeth tell a story about the mysteries of evolution.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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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.
Think you can cheat with AI? A UF professor creates watermarks to detect AI-generated writing
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September 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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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...
A photo of Joshua Wong, M.D. (pictured left), and Taylor Edwards (pictured right) at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, where Edwards collaborates on AI-aided research to study deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
September 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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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.
University of Florida research spending at record $1.33 billion for FY2025, new awards at $1.2 billion
University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025, advancing new medical treatments, supporting Florida’s farmers and helping to grow statewide industries ...
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September 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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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
Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers
Today, millions of musicians record and splice tracks from their bedrooms, closets and garages. Half a century ago, the funk pioneer revolutionized home recording.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM