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![So far, COVID-19 spikes from college football games haven’t materialized](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/10/2019-09-22_Football_Game_835641692160.jpg)
Despite concern about packed college football stadiums during the pandemic, college towns like Gainesville aren’t seeing upticks in COVID-19 cases, said University of Florida epidemiologist Cindy Prins, Ph.D., who tracks coronavirus trends nationwide.
![UF study: Fully recyclable packaging makes consumers feel better about meal kits](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/10/UF-News_meal-kits.jpg)
A new UF/IFAS study shows that consumers prefer meal kits (online or in store) with organic, local and pre-cut ingredients. The research shows consumers are willing to pay more for meal kits at a grocery store – rather than online – if they can find the same kits at both places.
![Floridians expect slow economic recovery for the country, lowering September consumer sentiment](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/09/Chart-for-Release-September-2021-resized.png)
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped for a second consecutive month in September to 76.1, dropping 2.4 points from a revised figure of 78.5 in August and reaching its lowest level in almost 8 years.
![Why do we rebel against bedtime?](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/09/BedtimeProcrastination_Square.jpg)
Researcher Yijun Lin explains what causes us to sabotage our sleep through the phenomenon known as bedtime procrastination — and how to stop it.
![Local tech startup continues breakthrough success in global display industry](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/09/UF-News_Matrixx.jpg)
The core technology behind the latest generation of top-of-the-line smartphones from Apple and Samsung feature vibrant, high-contrast displays. Technology invented at UF is being used to reduce manufacturing costs for these screens and bring these incredible displays to a wider market.
![What can vulnerable communities learn from Hurricane Ida?](/media/newsufledu/images/2020/10/GettyImages-147243623.jpg)
Disaster-studies expert Jason von Meding describes how mutual aid networks could serve as a national model.
![August consumer sentiment drops around the country amid worries about U.S. economy](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/08/Chart-for-Release-August-2021---resized-(1).jpg)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell 4.7 points in August to 78.7 from a revised figure of 83.4 in July. Notably, national consumer sentiment dipped by 10.9 points.
![6 tips to tap into the stress-busting power of music](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/08/HappyMusic_GraphicUFL_Texture.jpg)
An arts-in-medicine expert's tips on how to use music to relieve stress.
![Economic recovery continues in July](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/08/Chart-for-Release-July-2021-resized.png)
Consumer sentiment in Florida increased for the second consecutive month and reached its highest level in 2021. Notably, the U.S. economy exceeded its pre-pandemic peak in the second quarter of 2021.
![A Gator goes to Columbus](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/07/UF-News_sykes.jpg)
Emilia Sykes didn’t think she wanted to be a politician. A soul-searching answer to what she could do for her county (and neighbors) changed her mind.
![Beauty before skills? How attractiveness helps in the hiring process, but confidence is king.](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/07/UF-News_attractive-people.jpg)
Attractive people have a better chance at getting hired, but you can use their confidence tricks to up your game.
![June consumer sentiment bounces back indicating continued recovery](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/06/Chart-for-Release-June-2021-resized.png)
After falling in May, consumer sentiment among Floridians rose 1.5 points in June to 82.7 from a revised figure of 81.2 in May.
![12 amazing facts about seashells](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/06/Barnett-and-book-cover.png)
Headed to the beach? These astonishing facts from UF professor Cynthia Barnett's new book on seashells will have you seeing shells in a whole new way.
![Vaping and Instagram: A content analysis of e-Cigarette posts targeted at young adults](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/06/UF-News_vape.jpg)
Social media has become a major channel for promoting vaping and vaping devices, but little is known about the characteristics of these promotional social media posts. A new study by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications sheds some light on how vaping is being promoted.
![On-screen stereotypes of female journalists feed a “vicious cycle” of sexism](/media/newsufledu/images/2021/06/20210604-Female-Reporters-KPI-AS-2-01.jpg)
Fictional female journalists in TV and movies have a bad habit: sleeping with their sources. The stereotype can have real-life consequences.