Sciences Archive

RSS

54-million-year-old skull reveals early evolution of primate brains

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Winnipeg have developed the first detailed images of a primitive primate brain, unexpectedly revealing that cousins of our earliest ancestors relied on smell more than sight.

Filed under Natural History, Research, Sciences on Monday, June 22, 2009.

UF astronomy team among first to use massive new telescope

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A team of University of Florida astronomers is among the first in the world to make scientific-quality observations of the heavens using the newly completed Gran Telescopio Canarias, the world’s largest optical telescope.

Filed under Astronomy, Research, Sciences on Thursday, June 18, 2009.

New, light-driven nanomotor is simpler, more promising, scientists say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sunflowers track the sun as it moves from east to west. But people usually have to convert sunlight into electricity or heat to put its power to use.

Filed under Research, Sciences on Thursday, June 4, 2009.

UF study finds ancient mammals shifted diets as climate changed

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study shows mammals change their dietary niches based on climate-driven environmental changes, contradicting a common assumption that species maintain their niches despite global warming.

Filed under Environment, Natural History, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.