University of Florida

one of wildlife, and the other of people — will serve as the keynote speakers at Spring Commencement at the University of Florida in May, UF President Ben Sasse announced Thursday. Carlton Ward Jr., a UF alumnus, conservation…

Scientists at the University of Florida have pioneered a method for using semiconductor technology to manufacture processors that significantly enhance the efficiency of transmitting vast amounts of data across the globe. The…

Stephen J. Motew, M.D., M.H.A., FACS, has been named president and CEO of the UF Health clinical enterprise, effective April 1. Motew, a practicing vascular surgeon, is a nationally respected physician leader who champions…

New research published today suggests there is a link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid — a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease — and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI, findings that could lead to a new…

In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits. But the magic is fading. In the…

The longstanding advice to “check your baggage at the door” may not be the best way for leaders to engage and empower their employees. Instead, acknowledging that leaders are complete individuals with experiences outside of the office is a…

In just over two years, New Worlds Reading has shipped more than 5 million books to eligible students throughout the state. The initiative has served more than 320,000 children and, as of July 2023, has expanded to serve eligible children…

A team of physicists has developed a method to detect gravity waves with such low frequencies that they could unlock the secrets behind the early phases of mergers between supermassive black holes, the heaviest objects in the universe.…

The University of Central Missouri will celebrate the 55th Annual Children’s Literature Festival (CLF) March 3-5, with 24 nationally recognized authors and illustrators in attendance. The festival begins with a luncheon with visiting…

With trial and error, repetition and praise, when a puppy hears “Sit!” they learn what they’re expected to do. That’s reinforcement learning, and it’s a complex subject that fascinates neuroscientist Ryoma Hattori, Ph.D., who recently…