Science Articles
![Scientists find ethyl vanillin in a UF/IFAS-bred strawberry: A key finding for food and beverage industry](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/11/Vance-Whitaker-photo_square.jpg)
The aroma compound is synthesized in labs and one of the most widely used artificial flavors for foods, beverages and food supplements.
![Breaking down the threat of ransomware attacks](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/10/ransomware.jpg)
UF Professor Kevin Butler breaks down for viewers facts about ransomware attacks on businesses, institutions and governments and how UF researchers are working to protect us against these threats.
![UF's Juan Gilbert awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/10/Gilbert-square.jpg)
The UF Computer & Information Science & Engineering chair was honored at a White House ceremony for his work developing new technologies that protect people's right to vote
![New study points to concerns of dangerous vibrio bacteria in Florida’s coastal waters following Hurricane Ian](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/10/FL-coastal-waters_square.jpg)
When Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida in September 2022, it unleashed a variety of Vibrio bacteria that can cause illness and death in humans, according to a new study published in the journal mBio.
![Do dogs prefer treats or toys? UF researchers discovered the answer](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/10/dog-treat-square-copy.jpg)
UF psychologists say man’s best friend responds more strongly to food compared to a toy
![Watch hammerhead sharks get their hammer](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/stage33_dorsal-square-resized.jpg)
The first-ever look at hammerhead development shows how they create their namesake hammer.
![Ethical guidelines needed before human research in commercial spaceflight is ready for liftoff](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/KSC_square.jpg)
An international team of experts, scientists and regulators has developed guiding principles and best practices to help ensure human research conducted in space is safe and inclusive.
![UF’s Rachael Seidler explains work underway to mitigate health risks of space travel](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/astronaut-square.jpg)
With plans to send a manned mission to Mars in the next decade, NASA turns to scientists to find solutions to the hazards of space travel
UF scientists identify ideal surfaces to help long-spined sea urchins get the nourishment they need to grow from larvae into juveniles
![UF distinguished professor leads National Academies panel on future of space research](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/09/Ferl-pink-square-resized.jpg)
The report guides science that will allow for longer space missions.
![Ubiquitous human DNA opens Pandora’s box of ethical questions](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/08/Ireland-square.jpg)
Someone walks down to the local river, scoops up a cup of water, and ends up with a good chunk of your DNA. How much say would you like in how that DNA is used?
![Environmental human DNA offers new opportunities for public good](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/05/Footprint-square-resized.jpg)
The era of human environmental DNA, or eDNA, has arrived.
![Preparing Florida’s youth for ever evolving 21st century](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/08/shutterstock_teachingAI_square.jpg)
A UF-designed AI education program piloted last year in three Florida public schools was so successful that it will expand to 12 school districts beginning this month.
![UF researcher studies Florida’s microclimates](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/08/microclimate-square.jpg)
With scientists calling July the hottest month in earth's history and warning of warmer temperatures to come, one UF researcher is working to make cities feel less scorching.
![Breakthrough Polymer Research Promises to Revolutionize Recycling](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/08/Pic-6-1024x683_square.jpg)
Researchers discovered an innovative approach to working with polymers that has led them to develop a new method for recycling that promises to lower the energy requirement without sacrificing the quality of the plastic