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There’s nothing like being in space to do an experiment about space. Longtime @UF_IFAS colleagues and friends, Dr. Rob Ferl and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul have launched more than 15 experiments into orbit. Now their tests go beyond Earth, as Ferl becomes the first @NASA-funded researcher to conduct their own experiment in space.🌱🚀 youtu.be/LG96HnxGq_8?si…

As a cruise ship faces a rare hantavirus outbreak, @UF experts discuss how the virus spreads and what treatment options exist: news.ufl.edu/2026/05/hantav…

Learn more in our featured story: Data Drives Destinations explore.research.ufl.edu/data-drives-de…

Oscar Chi studies how we respond to service robots and whether we trust human or AI‑generated hotel reviews. His work is helping hotels design tech that feels human—without going too far.

Rachel Fu is leading UF’s Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute into a new era powered by AI, robotics and Big Data. Fu’s work is reshaping how the hospitality industry learns, grows and prepares for the future.

Learn more in our Spring 2026 Explore magazine featured cover story: Igniting Immunity explore.research.ufl.edu/igniting-immun…

Sayour's innovative investigations into mRNA vaccines revealed a powerful new way to stimulate the immune system that may one day transform cancer therapy.

Witnessing the suffering of young cancer patients convinced Elias Sayour that traditional treatments were too crude and costly in human terms.

We're getting ready to bring Explore, @UF's research magazine to you!

Research from the lab of MBI Director Dr. Jennifer Bizon & Dr. Barry Setlow was featured in @wapo, with postdoctoral researcher Dr. Zak Krumm discussing animal studies to investigate how GLP-1 drugs may affect dopamine signaling & brain reward processing. washingtonpost.com/health/2026/04…

@UF @ConversationUS Curious what University of Florida authors are saying about today’s biggest issues? Check out these articles: heyor.ca/vHot34

From climate science to health and culture, @UF faculty are shaping global understanding through public scholarship. 30 million reads on @ConversationUS highlights the impact of accessible, research-driven storytelling.

The University of Florida launches the $41.2 million, 38,000-square-foot @Whitney_Lab Marine Research Center, more than doubling research space and expanding capacity for marine science, education and conservation. 🙌 🐢 news.ufl.edu/2026/04/whitne…

New research uses #AIatUF and #CitizenScience to uncover disparities in how communities experience green spaces in Broward County. See what this means for urban planning 🔗 tr.ee/SPjzQbH1VW

.@UFWertheim researchers are developing marine robots to explore harsh ocean environments, monitor ecosystems and protect underwater infrastructure. brnw.ch/21x1yLV

African frogs haven’t forgotten the ice ages. 🐸🧊 A new study shows ancient forest refugia in Central Africa align with the modern diversity of frogs. Story: floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/africa… Study: doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7…

Nine UF Health Cancer Institute researchers in our four research programs were awarded pilot funding to advance innovative #cancer research. Learn how their projects will unravel cancer biology and explore novel strategies for prevention and treatment: go.ufl.edu/trbzk8c

In the search for a Type 1 diabetes cure, researchers now have something that benefits any scientific effort: a map. Created by @UFHealth scientists, it helps pinpoint the biological signals driving the disease. Learn more at go.ufl.edu/1xo6vu9.

Congratulations to the ten new @aaas fellows from @UF_IFAS, @UF_CLAS, @FloridaMuseum, @UFVetMed and @UFMedicine on this prestigious honor for their scientific innovation and excellence. 👏 news.ufl.edu/2026/03/aaas-f…