News Â鶹´«Ã½ from University of Florida display Latest news from University of Florida on News en-us Copyright 2025 News News Â鶹´«Ã½ from University of Florida 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif Technology for All: Ensuring Innovation Serves the Most Vulnerable /articles/technology-for-all-ensuring-innovation-serves-the-most-vulnerable/?sc=rsin /articles/technology-for-all-ensuring-innovation-serves-the-most-vulnerable/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:20:40 EST A growing coalition of researchers, policymakers and technologists is pushing for a national computing research agenda that prioritizes ethical, inclusive and responsible technology development. University of Florida Astrobiologist Can Speak to Large Organic Molecules on Mars /articles/astrobiologist-can-speak-to-large-organic-molecules-on-mars/?sc=rsin /articles/astrobiologist-can-speak-to-large-organic-molecules-on-mars/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:05:52 EST University of Florida UF Professor to Expand Proven Disease-Prediction Dashboard to Monitor Gulf Threats /articles/uf-professor-to-expand-proven-disease-prediction-dashboard-to-monitor-gulf-threats/?sc=rsin /articles/uf-professor-to-expand-proven-disease-prediction-dashboard-to-monitor-gulf-threats/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:50:50 EST After deploying life-saving cholera-prediction systems in Africa and Asia, a University of Florida researcher is turning his attention to the pathogen-plagued waters off Florida's Gulf Coast. University of Florida Violence Alters Human Genes for Generations, Researchers Discover /articles/violence-alters-human-genes-for-generations-researchers-discover/?sc=rsin /articles/violence-alters-human-genes-for-generations-researchers-discover/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 EST First study of its kind reveals epigenetic signatures of violence passed to grandchildren. University of Florida Runners Who Wear These Shoes Are More Likely to Get Injured /articles/runners-who-wear-these-shoes-are-more-likely-to-get-injured/?sc=rsin /articles/runners-who-wear-these-shoes-are-more-likely-to-get-injured/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:30:17 EST Runners wearing thick-heeled shoes were confused about their gait, more likely to be injured University of Florida A Band's Sophomore Slump? A Figment of Music Critics, Study Finds. /articles/a-band-s-sophomore-slump-a-figment-of-music-critics-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/a-band-s-sophomore-slump-a-figment-of-music-critics-study-finds/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:30:15 EST The supposed curse of the "sophomore slump" in record quality is really just a social phenomenon among music critics. University of Florida Warning: Don't Miss Thanksgiving Dinner, It's More Meaningful Than You Think /articles/warning-don-t-miss-thanksgiving-dinner-it-s-more-meaningful-than-you-think/?sc=rsin /articles/warning-don-t-miss-thanksgiving-dinner-it-s-more-meaningful-than-you-think/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:30:11 EST A team of researchers at the Florida Social Cognition and Emotion Lab recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate the factors that lead people to underestimate the meaningfulness of future life experiences University of Florida United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps /articles/united-nations-ratifies-uf-created-framework-to-protect-people-on-cash-apps/?sc=rsin /articles/united-nations-ratifies-uf-created-framework-to-protect-people-on-cash-apps/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:05:00 EST University of Florida cybersecurity professor Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps. University of Florida Biomedical Engineer Christine Schmidt Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine /articles/biomedical-engineer-christine-schmidt-elected-to-prestigious-national-academy-of-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/biomedical-engineer-christine-schmidt-elected-to-prestigious-national-academy-of-medicine/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:45:06 EST Schmidt is one of the few exceptional individuals elected to both the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Engineering University of Florida Expert Unravels Truth on Spiders as Friend, Foe /articles/expert-unravels-truth-on-spiders-as-friend-foe/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-unravels-truth-on-spiders-as-friend-foe/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:35:20 EST As Halloween approaches, Johnalyn Gordon, an urban entomologist, responds to the top five questions she receives to ease fears and help celebrate our spooky spider friends. University of Florida Professor Leads Charge to Change Policy Regarding Sports Safety in Florida High Schools /articles/professor-leads-charge-to-change-policy-regarding-sports-safety-in-florida-high-schools/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-leads-charge-to-change-policy-regarding-sports-safety-in-florida-high-schools/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:05:20 EST The statewide policy clarifies expectations for heat safety modifications during sports, promotes communication and secure documentation for health-related information, and sets the minimum standard for access to health care services at events. University of Florida "Cuddle hormone" oxytocin may provide pain relief and help curb harmful opioid use /articles/cuddle-hormone-oxytocin-may-provide-pain-relief-and-help-curb-harmful-opioid-use/?sc=rsin /articles/cuddle-hormone-oxytocin-may-provide-pain-relief-and-help-curb-harmful-opioid-use/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:05:16 EST A two-year interdisciplinary study at UF examines synthetic oxytocin's potential as an alternate pain management option for older adults. University of Florida A new data biorepository at UF may help move the needle on pain /articles/a-new-data-biorepository-at-uf-may-help-move-the-needle-on-pain/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-data-biorepository-at-uf-may-help-move-the-needle-on-pain/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:05:09 EST With $10 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, researchers from the University of Florida are storing post-surgical human tissue in a repository, collecting data points from the samples, and mapping and analyzing the tissue via artificial intelligence tools. The goal is to explore pain pathways and create custom pain treatments. University of Florida University of Florida's new acting chair of materials science & engineering helps fuel Mars mission /articles/university-of-florida-s-new-acting-chair-of-materials-science-engineering-helps-fuel-mars-mission/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-florida-s-new-acting-chair-of-materials-science-engineering-helps-fuel-mars-mission/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:05:58 EST Michael Tonks, Ph.D., was named acting chair of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. His work contributes to NASA's fuel development program University of Florida UF scientists study how to bring you 'climate-smart coffee' /articles/uf-scientists-study-how-to-bring-you-climate-smart-coffee/?sc=rsin /articles/uf-scientists-study-how-to-bring-you-climate-smart-coffee/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:05:48 EST Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora, and by 2050, about 80% of Arabica production is predicted to decrease because of climate change. So, scientists are investigating to see if they can find alternative coffee cultivars. University of Florida Space-focused accelerator begins process for applicants /articles/space-focused-accelerator-begins-process-for-applicants/?sc=rsin /articles/space-focused-accelerator-begins-process-for-applicants/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:05:43 EST University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Arizona State University and Vanderbilt partnering to offer training to businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs to help propel them into the new space economy; applications open Aug. 8 University of Florida New video test for Parkinson's uses AI to track how the disease is progressing /articles/new-video-test-for-parkinson-s-uses-ai-to-track-how-the-disease-is-progressing/?sc=rsin /articles/new-video-test-for-parkinson-s-uses-ai-to-track-how-the-disease-is-progressing/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:05:31 EST An automated assessment technique that uses artificial intelligence could revolutionize the management of Parkinson's disease University of Florida To hire the right job candidate, humans and machines should clear up this simple miscommunication /articles/to-hire-the-right-job-candidate-humans-and-machines-should-clear-up-this-simple-miscommunication/?sc=rsin /articles/to-hire-the-right-job-candidate-humans-and-machines-should-clear-up-this-simple-miscommunication/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:05:40 EST Hiring teams need to teach machine learning algorithms how hiring works to find the best candidates. University of Florida UF Health to launch CDC-backed Hypertension Pharmacists' Program in Jacksonville /articles/uf-health-to-launch-cdc-backed-hypertension-pharmacists-program-in-jacksonville/?sc=rsin /articles/uf-health-to-launch-cdc-backed-hypertension-pharmacists-program-in-jacksonville/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 10:05:28 EST University of Florida Health to lead CDC initiative aimed at reducing health disparities in some Jacksonville communities by connecting patients with community pharmacists for help managing high blood pressure University of Florida The hidden motive behind U.S. voters' stance on noncitizen voting /articles/the-hidden-motive-behind-u-s-voters-stance-on-noncitizen-voting/?sc=rsin /articles/the-hidden-motive-behind-u-s-voters-stance-on-noncitizen-voting/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 May 2024 10:05:59 EST A new study from the University of Florida exposes a driving force fueling the debate on voting rights University of Florida