GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a new study that reveals the changing face of Florida agriculture, University of Florida researchers say the forestry industry now has the biggest economic impact on the state – eclipsing citrus, vegetables and ornamentals in terms of output.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — What do surfing, fly fishing and theme parks have in common? Each can be a form of nature-inspired religion, and they represent just a few of the 1,000 entries in the Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — April is Financial Literacy for Youth Month and with credit-card debt at staggering levels among college students, University of Florida experts say childhood training in money management has never been more important.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sexually abused teenage boys in jail are just as likely as their female counterparts to suffer from depression, a University of Florida study finds.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A breakdown in brain cell communication may contribute to the most common biochemical cause of mental retardation, University of Florida scientists have discovered.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Another highly destructive termite – a close relative of the Formosan “super termite” that’s gnawing its way across many Southern states – has become established in South Florida, according to University of Florida researchers.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As standardized tests show that many high school students lack crucial reading skills, a University of Florida study finds that hiring reading coaches for their teachers may actually help the students in the long run.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Even closely related species may have different rates of natural genetic mutation, according to a new University of Florida study.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Make room for daddy, say University of Florida autism experts. Teaching fathers how to communicate and play with their autistic children pays dividends, for parents and kids alike.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The value of agricultural land continued to increase in all areas of the state last year, buoyed by a population boom and strong nonagricultural demand for land, according to a new University of Florida survey.