Science Articles

Paranoid CEOs hide from government, react strongly to competitors

When their suspicions are confirmed, paranoid CEOs start lobbying more

Study reveals compounding risks of atmospheric river storms

Back-to-back storms create more damage than expected

Tiny ant species disrupts lion’s hunting behavior

Scientists reveal how an unassuming ant in East Africa is forcing the area’s lions to pivot away from hunting zebra and turn their attention to buffaloes. 

How scientists are using UF’s supercomputer

From detecting crop diseases and pests to analyzing decades of hand-written doctor's notes and medical records, the University of Florida's supercomputer, known as HiPerGator, is helping researchers push the limits of science.

Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds

Eastern and Western forests respond differently to climate change

With only the pawprints, researchers study elusive bobcat

For the first time in bobcats, scientists are using errant DNA to gather extensive data

Feathers from deceased birds help scientists understand new threat to avian populations

Animal ecologists study remains of birds killed at wind and solar energy plants to help develop ways to minimize fatalities

Unlocking secrets from under the sea

A newly published comprehensive digital database on what animals are known to make sounds brings us one step closer to understanding aquatic ecosystems

UF astronomers illuminate dark region of Milky Way

A research team harnesses the James Webb Space Telescope to explore a galactic enigma.

Scientists find ethyl vanillin in a UF/IFAS-bred strawberry: A key finding for food and beverage industry

The aroma compound is synthesized in labs and one of the most widely used artificial flavors for foods, beverages and food supplements.

Breaking down the threat of ransomware attacks

UF Professor Kevin Butler breaks down for viewers facts about ransomware attacks on businesses, institutions and governments and how UF researchers are working to protect us against these threats.

UF's Juan Gilbert awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation

The UF Computer & Information Science & Engineering chair was honored at a White House ceremony for his work developing new technologies that protect people's right to vote

New study points to concerns of dangerous vibrio bacteria in Florida’s coastal waters following Hurricane Ian

When Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida in September 2022, it unleashed a variety of Vibrio bacteria that can cause illness and death in humans, according to a new study published in the journal mBio.

Do dogs prefer treats or toys? UF researchers discovered the answer

UF psychologists say man’s best friend responds more strongly to food compared to a toy