Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Master Gardener Volunteer Program @floridamgvs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Chilli thrips are major pests of strawberries. Instead of pesticides, UF researchers like Sriyanka Lahiri are studying "banker plants," like ornamental peppers and sweet alyssum, planted alongside strawberries to attract beneficial insect predators. Learn more at Ask IFAS: buff.ly/gc8zcXT 001
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchSam Goldstein @samschuelstein.bsky.social · 02/10/2026In honor of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, I’m proud to share that my college UF HHP featured my research in UF News! I conducted a pilot study characterizing IPV-related head trauma in military spouses, a population vastly underrepresented in research compared to service members/veterans.news.ufl.eduWhat happens when domestic violence causes brain injuries? New research examines an overlooked trauma riskDomestic violence can leave a lasting injury that cannot always be seen: damage to the brain. 1104
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Can CRISPR help save Florida citrus? A @wsj.com feature highlights how Soilcea, a University of Florida biotechnology startup, based on microbiologist Nian Wang's research, is giving orange growers new hope against citrus greening.wsj.comThe Race to Save Florida Orange Industry From Total CollapseAfter groves were ravaged for decades by a disease, new EPA-approved genetic technologies are giving citrus growers a chance to rebuild. 041
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Scientist Spotted 🦜 Our ornithologist Glaucia Del-Rio talked to the 'Okay, But Birds' podcast about Amazonian antbirds and her research in their newest episode: Okay, but griffins, and ligers, and birds, oh my! www.okaybutbirds.com/episodes/e41 🦜okaybutbirds.comE41: Okay, but griffins, and ligers, and birds, oh my! — Okay, But... BirdsGriffins and ligers are myths. Bird hybrids are real, and two Amazonian antbirds show where one species ends. 012
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Could your smartphone help transform aging research? UF’s Sanjay Ranka and Todd Manini are building G-CARE, a remote research platform designed to gather real-world health data from older adults.news.ufl.eduResearchers launch smartphone platform to monitor senior safetyA new project uses technology to gather multi-faceted and useful wellness data, ultimately to improve the quality of life for elderly citizens and their caregivers. 010
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026More than 80% of breast cancer cases in Ghana are diagnosed at advanced stages. A team of researchers are studying how traditional and orthodox healthcare providers can work together to improve early detection, treatment and outcomes while supporting patients’ cultural and spiritual needs.ufhealth.orgResearchers seek a role for Ghana’s traditional healers in breast cancer care - UF HealthIn Ghana and many African countries, traditional medicine practitioners and faith healers play a prominent role in patient care. These practitioners use herbal… 010
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Eleven undergrad students at @ufl.edu are the first to assemble the pignut hickory tree genome. The work was part of a hands-on research course open to all majors and taught by instructors here at the Florida Museum: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/it-t... Study: academic.oup.com/g3journal/ar... 021
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUniversity of Florida College of Journalism and Communications @ufjschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026A new study has found empirical evidence that video passthrough alters group behavior across cognitive and affective dimensions. Video passthrough features recorded subjects blended with actual physical surroundings. Read more about the findings here: bit.ly/4cJAo5Ojou.ufl.eduNew study reviews how video passthrough alters group behaviorA new study has found empirical evidence that video passthrough alters group behavior across cognitive and affective dimensions. Video passthrough 001
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026UF chemist Fan Hong, Ph.D., has received a $2.1 million NIH MIRA award to develop faster technology for imaging thousands of RNA molecules inside 3D tissue. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-chemist-r... 001
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026🦷 What can a few grooves in ancient teeth tell us? In this @us.theconversation.com article UF Health's Roger Papke, suggests people in Indonesia were using betel nut for its psychoactive effects up to 25,000 years ago, long before the rise of agriculture. theconversation.com/ancient-teet...theconversation.comAncient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world’s 4th most common addictive drugBetel nut is the fourth most-used psychoactive drug in the world – and new evidence suggests it was being used in Indonesia as long as 25,000 years ago. 054
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Planes on a snake? Sea snakes are known to have a variety of marine hitchhikers living on them. Biologists expected to find oceanic rafting crabs in the genus Planes in the mix, but found the wrong species instead. Story + study: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/plan... 054
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026To learn more, visit this @theconversation.com article: theconversation.com/fishing-for-...theconversation.comFishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversityEnvironmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated. 000
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026What secrets can a cup of river water reveal about human health, pollution and biodiversity? 110
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.34 billion in research in fiscal year 2026, advancing discoveries in medicine, agriculture, engineering, space and many other fields. Read more: heyor.ca/MRNdMcheyor.caUniversity of Florida research spending reaches record $1.34 billion in fiscal year 2026University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.34 010
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026After devastating Florida’s citrus industry, citrus greening may have met its match: EPA approval of UF-developed CarriCea T1 clears the way for Soilcea to supply more than 300,000 HLB-resistant citrus trees, giving growers a promising new tool to help protect groves and rebuild citrus production.news.ufl.eduEPA approves HLB-resistant citrus rootstock based on UF researchThe EPA approval marks a significant milestone in delivering research-driven solutions to growers who have spent years searching for effective ways to combat the disease. 020
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Scientists are tracking monarch butterflies with small, solar-powered radio transmitters—about the size and weight of a grain of rice. Florida Museum and Xerces Society researchers want to understand exactly where they go and how they get there. 🦋 Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/tiny... 081
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchVince Vatter @vatter.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Published today! Our article in Math Horizons about how Robert and I lied to players for three years in our game Digit Party, and how we used integer linear programming to stop. 3124
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Scientist Spotted 🦣 Rachel Narducci, our vertebrate paleontology collection manager, talked with WEDU | PBS about fossil collecting, the Peace River and Florida's natural history—both above and below sea level. Watch: video.wedu.org/video/greate...video.wedu.orgGreater | Greater Wauchula | Fossils | Season 2026Join fossil hunters on the Peace River to unearth Florida’s ancient hidden beasts! 093
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUniversity of Florida College of Journalism and Communications @ufjschool.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Roxane Coche, UF CJC MPMT associate professor and department chair, and Nathan Carpenter, UF CJC Atlas Social Media Listening Lab director, were 2 of nearly 100 contributors to “World Cup Analysis 2026.”⚽ Read more here: bit.ly/45qnPZ6bit.lyRoxane Coche and Nathan Carpenter author an analysis of World Cup 2026 social media conversationsRoxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor and 021
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 21/08/2026An international team of scientists collected and carbon-dated more than 7,500 marine fossils to understand time averaging—in which organisms from different time periods are preserved together in the same fossil bed. Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/pale... Study: doi.org/10.1073/pnas... 0208
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUniversity of Florida College of Journalism and Communications @ufjschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A new study systematically examined trends and patterns in human-machine communication from 2000 to 2024 to map the discipline’s intellectual trajectory. 📊 Learn more about the findings here: bit.ly/3S3gcVqbit.lyNew study reviews 25 years of research to map the intellectual trajectory of human-machine communicationA new study systematically examined trends and patterns in human-machine communication from 2000 to 2024 to map the discipline’s intellectual trajectory. 001
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchAAU @aau.edu · 19/08/2026With funding from NSF, researchers at the University of Florida are studying airports to help make your travel experience smoother. #NationalAviationDayaau.eduResearchers use AI, digital twin tech to make air travel more…Using digital twin technology and artificial intelligence to simulate conditions at a real-life airport, University of Florida researchers are conducting… 021
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchThe Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 19/08/2026Living things shed DNA all the time, and these discarded bits of genetic material can offer researchers clues to our health. These are called eDNA (environmental DNA), and by measuring these genetic footprints in water, soil or air, scientists can detect spreading diseases. #science #healthysky 13313
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026To learn more, visit this @us.theconversation.com article: theconversation.com/it-may-be-al...theconversation.comIt may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costsSetting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated – and residential customers have very little influence in the decision. 000
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Can #datacenters pay their fair share? Theodore Kury, Director of Energy Studies at University of Florida’s Public Utility Research Center explains why it may be almost impossible. 100
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUniversity of Florida College of Journalism and Communications @ufjschool.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Andrew Selepak, UF CJC MPMT associate instructional professor, is the author of “How Facebook and other social media killed the class reunion – and why we are worse off for it” published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 3.📲 Read more here: bit.ly/4bJ17z0jou.ufl.eduAndrew Selepak authors opinion piece on the importance of class reunion attendanceAndrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional 011
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Could a cosmic river of gas be throwing planetary systems off-kilter? A University of Florida-led study found that giant gas streamers may tilt planet-forming disks, helping explain why many planetary systems have unexpectedly misaligned orbits. Learn more in this UF News story.news.ufl.eduCosmic river of gas may have tilted a young planetary system in Orion constellationAstronomers found evidence that a giant stream of gas flowing into a young triple-star system may have tilted its planet-forming disk, offering a new explanation for why some planetary systems are mis... 000
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchWu Tsai Human Performance Alliance @wutsaialliance.bsky.social · 04/08/2026A study in mice by @kaesser.bsky.social and team at the @ufresearch.bsky.social suggests that exercising on a consistent daily schedule teaches the molecular clocks inside your muscles when to expect a workout and primes them to perform their best. humanperformancealliance.org/news/when-yo...humanperformancealliance.orgWhen you train may be as important as how hard you trainJune 08, 2026 032
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchAmerican Brain Foundation @abfbrain.bsky.social · 10/08/2026@ufresearch.bsky.social researchers have found that the popular supplement #glucosamine, which many older adults take for joint pain, is linked to faster #dementia progression. It seems to cause too many sugar molecules to get tagged onto proteins in cells. 011
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026As space debris grows, rescuing broken satellites is becoming more important and challenging. In this @us.theconversation.com article, University of Florida Aerospace Engineering Ph.D. Candidate, Wanjiku Kanjumba highlights the need to design satellites for easier servicing, repair, and deorbiting.theconversation.comRescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more importantA new mission to save NASA’s Swift observatory shows why catching a satellite that was never designed for rescue is one of the hardest jobs in spaceflight. 020
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026“We discovered a new function of one protein in promoting the growth of acute myeloid leukemia cells." @ufhealthcancer.bsky.social researchers have created a drug that effectively kills aggressive leukemia cells by targeting two proteins that promote the cancer’s growth.cancer.ufl.eduResearchers develop new drug for aggressive leukemias » Cancer Institute » UF Health Cancer Institute » University of FloridaResearchers created a drug that effectively kills aggressive leukemia cells by targeting two proteins that promote the cancer’s growth. 011
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Big questions. Real research. Student-driven discovery. 🐊 🔗 news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-political... 001
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Scientists have developed a model to predict the age of zebra sharks - an epigenetic clock - a useful tool for protecting endangered sharks and restoring wild populations. 🦈 Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/scie... Study: doi.org/10.1111/mec.... 📸: @aquariumpacific.bsky.social 0197
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A rocky planet discovered by a UF astronomer may have an atmosphere. The new findings on LHS 1140b are a major milestone in the search for Earth-like worlds beyond our solar system. news.clas.ufl.edu/new-study-re... 012
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUF Geography @ufgeog.bsky.social · 22/07/2026The annual number of mosquito disease days has increased in nearly all U.S. cities analyzed by Climate Central. Dr. @sjryan3.bsky.social contributed to this new report which analyzes mosquito-borne diseases in 293 cities from 1970-2025 www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt... 002
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Track-playing baseball players outperform specialists, yet @mlb.com teams ignore track experience—highlighting a scouting gap that undermines early specialization.news.ufl.eduStudy finds high school track experience gives baseball players an edge MLB teams overlookNew study suggest multi-sport participation can provide a competitive edge and challenge the belief that early specialization is the best path to athletic success. 000
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026After AI opponents were added to PUBG: Battlegrounds, players spent ~50% more time in-game and played with friends ~28% more; researchers including University of Florida's Liangfei Qiu link this to increased self-efficacy, suggesting AI can boost learning, engagement, and social play.news.ufl.eduVideo game AI opponents boost play time, gaming with friendsAI opponents helped players spend about 50% more time in PUBG: Battlegrounds after they were introduced. 010
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences @ufifas-ffgs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Much of the research into 16th Century goings-on in the South sheds light on Native residents first through the eyes of Europeans. An effort in the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park in Georgia seeks to broaden the current narrative. blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2026/07...blogs.ifas.ufl.eduModern tech intersects with Native history in Ocumulgee Mounds study - School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics SciencesMuch of the research into 16th Century goings-on in the South sheds light on Native residents first through the eyes of the Europeans that encountered them, instead of Native peoples themselves. An e... 022
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchUF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @uf-clas.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Do leatherback sea turtles really stop eating during nesting season? UF doctoral student Ariadna Arnau is studying their feeding behavior to uncover new insights that could help protect these incredible animals. Read more: news.clas.ufl.edu/uf-doctoral-... 001
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Rice fueled many of the earliest civilizations and remains an indispensable source of food in the modern world. That might be about to change. Scientists warn that after 9,000 years of cultivation, rice has reached its thermal limit: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/afte... Photo: Jialiang Gao 163
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchThe Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 07/07/2026Why can’t data centers just be charged more for their massive electricity usage? An energy studies scholar explains why It may be almost impossible to just do that under current regulations and laws:theconversation.comIt may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costsSetting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated – and residential customers have very little influence in the decision. 126628
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026A team of researchers are building a soft, AI-powered robotic “eye” that cleans itself and improves surgical visibility, inspired by how humans blink. The same design could tackle dust and debris in extreme environments like lunar construction.news.ufl.eduA clear vision: Researchers develop robotic surgical cameras that mimic the human eyeResearchers at the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee are developing an AI-powered, nature-inspired robotic device that mimics the human eye. 000
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 29/06/2026"Research consistently shows that people remember people more than places,"-Rachel J.C. Fu, chair of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management and director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute at the University of Florida, told ABC News.abcnews.comWorld Cup visitors are going viral for their reactions to everyday American lifeAcross TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms, FIFA fans from around the world are sharing their reactions to uniquely American experiences 000
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026A common joint-health supplement may worsen Alzheimer’s outcomes, supporting UF neuroscientist Ramon Sun’s warning that millions may be unknowingly taking a supplement that could worsen disease progression.theconversation.comGlucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research showsAnimal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains. 0153
Reposted by University of Florida ResearchFlorida Master Gardener Volunteer Program @floridamgvs.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Robot lawnmowers have been available, but are they effective on Florida turfgrass? New research from UF/IFAS shows that yes, autonomous mowers use frequent, low-impact mowing that produces denser, healthier turf more resistant to pests and disease. Story at UF/IFAS News: buff.ly/WAD5ggJ 022
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Young frogs prioritize rapid growth over immune defense, only shifting energy toward fighting infection when disease becomes severe. The study shows how these energy trade-offs—shaped by environmental conditions and timing—affect survival, development, and broader population health.news.ufl.eduYoung frogsNew research from the University of Florida shows that young frogs prioritize growing quickly even when infected with a deadly pathogen, shifting energy toward immune defense only when infections beco... 021
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026“Our work is not just about optimizing athletic performance. It’s about health.” —Orlando Laitano, an @ufhhp.bsky.social assistant professor of applied physiology and kinesiology. To learn more, read this UF News story.news.ufl.eduThe science of sweat: How a UF researcher is helping Brazil prepare for the heat of the World CupA UF scientist is using the science of sweat to help athletes perform, recover and stay healthy in extreme heat. 000
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026As World Cup teams brace for extreme summer heat, a University of Florida scientist, @olaitano.bsky.social is helping Brazil’s national soccer team gain an edge with personalized hydration strategies based on each player’s unique sweat and electrolyte losses. 100
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026From volcanoes to farmland: UF researchers are testing rock dust to improve Florida soils.news.ufl.eduCan spreading basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and the health of Florida’s soils?UF researchers are testing volcanic rock dust to improve soil health across the state’s sandy and organic farmlands. 042
University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 05/06/2026A new AI tool called AIDD uses specialized MRI scans to distinguish between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies with near‑perfect accuracy. It could reduce misdiagnoses and improve treatment as dementia cases rise.news.ufl.eduAs dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracyAlzheimer’s disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. 030