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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 8d
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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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 6m
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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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 5d
Meet @ifas.ufl.edu professor Dengjun Wang, whose innovative use of hydrological modeling and machine learning is crucial in combating PFAS contamination — protecting soil, water, and our communities.
A photo of Dengjun Wang standing in a laboratory setting, wearing a blue and white checked shirt and glasses. Behind him are various scientific instruments related to agricultural research. The image features the text "THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right is " Dengjun Wang - Dengjun Wang, a UF professor in agricultural and biological engineering, is tackling PFAS contamination — harmful “forever chemicals” affecting soil and water. His research combines hydrological modeling with machine learning to track PFAS movement and guide cleanup efforts. Focused on protecting rural communities and agriculture, Wang’s systems-level approach examines how PFAS interact with farming practices. His work aims to develop decision tools for land managers and policymakers to reduce exposure while maintaining productivity."
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 5d
Researchers like Nils Averesch are engineering microbes at UF's Space Life Science Lab to create sustainable solutions for space missions and environmental challenges.
A photo of Nils Averesch standing in a laboratory filled with various scientific equipment and supplies. He is smiling and wearing a casual outfit, holding a container. The background features shelves packed with lab materials. The image features the text "THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right is "Nils Averesch - Synthetics biologist Nils Averesch is developing microbial systems to support long-term space missions. Formerly at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Averesch now works at UF’s Space Life Science Lab, engineering microbes to produce food, fuel and medicine from limited resources. His vision treats biology as a toolkit for exploration, creating “living factories” that function in space. Averesch’s work not only advances space sustainability but also offers solutions for Earth’s environmental challenges."
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 5d
Keri Hoadley is crafting future-ready technology to explore the cosmos. Hoadley's work on ultraviolet instruments promises to unlock mysteries beyond Earth and advance NASA's space missions.
An image featuring Keri Hoadley, an aerospace engineer, stands in front of a blue and gray background with various space technology equipment. The image features the text "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH - THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above her name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right is "Keri Hoadley - UF astronomer Keri Hoadley, who specializes in ultraviolet space instrumentation, is building tools for future space missions, including NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory. The UV Space Lab she leads is outfitted with state-of-the-art tools to design and construct space-bound instruments, positioning UF as a national leader in space technology development. It also integrates with the university’s Astraeus Space Institute, creating a powerful interdisciplinary hub for space exploration."
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 8d
Meet UF Medicine's Christian Jobin, a visionary in microbiota science. His work on gut bacteria’s role in cancer has advanced scientific understanding and opened new avenues for treatment.
A portrait of Christian Jobin, a distinguished professor of medicine, is featured. He has long hair and is wearing a white lab coat. The image features the text "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH - THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right is "Christian Jobin - Distinguished Professor of Medicine Christian Jobin’s lab has been at the forefront of microbiota research in recent years and has contributed valuable knowledge on how bacteria influence the development of colitis and colitis-associated colorectal cancer. His lab discovered the cancer-promoting effect of colibactin, a metabolite produced by some gut E. coli, and revealed how inflammation impacts DNA damage induced by microbes that can lead to mutations and diseases like cancer. Jobin is also co-leader of the UF Health Cancer Center’s new Immuno-Oncology and Microbiome (IOM) program."
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 8d
Meet UF Medicine's Jason Butler — his team found that blocking a protein called thrombospondin-1 can reverse aging in blood stem cells, resulting in restored, youthful blood and stronger bones.
A professional portrait of Jason Butler, standing in a laboratory setting filled with shelves of equipment. The image features the text "GATORADE 60 YEARS OF RESEARCH - THE NEXT GENERATION" prominently above his name. The design incorporates a bold color scheme with blue accents and a 60th-anniversary of Gatorade logo on the top left. The text on the right side is, "Jason Butler, a professor of hematology and oncology, leads a UF Health Cancer Center team that discovered how blocking a protein called thrombospondin-1 can reverse aging in blood stem cells. Their research showed that removing this protein in aged mice restored youthful blood function, improved bone and vascular health, and extended lifespan. The study opens doors to therapies that could enhance immune response and chemotherapy outcomes in older adults. With clinical trials ahead, Butler’s work represents a major step in combating age-related decline."
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 8d
Gatorade’s 60-year journey — from Dr. Cade’s original tests to fueling athletic excellence — continues to inspire advancements across disciplines.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 8d
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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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 10d
To learn more about a worldwide hunt, visit: explore.research.ufl.edu/buzz-off.html
Buzz Off - Explore Magazine
UF researchers independently target mosquitoes through insecticide innovation, disease mapping, and species identification.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 10d
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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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 14d
To learn more, visit: explore.research.ufl.edu/buzz-off.html
Buzz Off - Explore Magazine
UF researchers independently target mosquitoes through insecticide innovation, disease mapping, and species identification.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 14d
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.
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UF Geology @ufgeology.bsky.social · 19d
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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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 19d
To learn more, visit: explore.research.ufl.edu/engineering-...
Engineering Peak Performance - Explore Magazine
Artificial intelligence meets athletic excellence through a collaboration between UF engineering and athletics.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 19d
"Athletic teams are adding tools to their arsenal every day. So we’re building this data bank not just for now but for the future, to accommodate sports technology as it emerges.” —Research Assistant Scientist Celeste Wilkins.
A photo of Celeste Wilkins posing for a photo leaning on a stairwell with a blue and orange colored wall in the background.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 19d
“We’re looking for ways to optimize performance and win championships. How do we utilize this data to enrich our student athletes and to help us perform?” says Director of Sports Performance and Analytics, University Athletic Association Spencer Thomas.
A photo of Spencer Thomas, posing for a photo leaning on weight room equipment with and orange colored wall with the Florida Gators logo in the background.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 19d
UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer is a powerful tool for crunching all this data, This initiative enables the engineers, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers and coaches to work together to figure out how to best use that tool.
A photo of an application collecting data points from an athlete.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 19d
“We have world-class AI and world-class athletics, and we’re trying to bring those together to fulfill research, educational and athletic goals.” says Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering @jennicholsphd.bsky.social.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 19d
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.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 22d
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!
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 22d
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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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 28d
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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Hannah Vander Zanden @hanvanzan.bsky.social · 29d
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.
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 29d
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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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · Sep 8
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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