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Secrets of the Seas
As the Whitney Lab enters its sixth decade, it continues to grow its scientific portfolio with experts pursuing a variety of marine-life discoveries.
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Environmental DNA floating in the air tracks wildlife, viruses — even drugs
UF hosts AI in Education Fair, showcasing the future of learning
Florida scientists champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ movement to tackle national health crisis
Headlines from Florida
UF researcher links diabetes receptor gene to increased childhood obesity
UF launches free online program to support people facing new cancer diagnosis
UF EPI expert explains measles as U.S. outbreaks hit 1,000 cases
Scientists have figured out how extinct giant ground sloths got so big and where it all went wrong
UF/IFAS scientists confirm hybrid termites established in Florida
Florida in the News
The Washington Post Double-dipping may seem gross, but it's not as risky as you think
Scientific American Engineered viruses make neurons glow and treat brain disease
National Geographic This Harley-Davidson took the world's first motorcycle ride powered by solar fuel
Smithsonian Magazine Giant sloths the size of elephants once walked along the ground. Here's how the massive animals evolved and declined
Tampa Bay Times More hurricanes are slamming the Gulf Coast. Is this the new normal?
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