Always Forward


Driven by the joy of discovery, and fueled by the collision of ideas, UF accelerates future solutions to generate momentum that moves the world forward.

 

Always Forward

Driven by the joy of discovery, and fueled by the collision of ideas, UF accelerates future solutions to generate momentum that moves the world forward.

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People. Place. Perspective.

Innovation drives everything that we do. Our people are unafraid to dream big, and pursue massive, world-changing ideas. The stories below highlight some of the latest research and accomplishments happening at the University of Florida.

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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 way to detect Alzheimer’s earlier in people with no clinical signs.

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Engineer Yiannis Ampatzidis at UF/IFAS has developed “Agroview,” an AI tool that transforms agricultural practices by using aerial and ground imagery to analyze crop health and growth.

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The University of Florida was chosen as a recipient of the 2023 Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA).

A 3D map of a city on top of a phone

Researchers in UF’s Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering are creating digital versions of bridges to determine safety and maintenance.

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The University of Florida ranks second on a list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the largest number of 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholars, up from fourth last year and seventh just two years ago.

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The dangers of air pollution are all too familiar. It heightens the risk of respiratory infection, heart disease and, of course, lung cancer. Long-term exposure can damage other organs, including the brain.

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Retail industry leaders from 47 corporations across the nation recently convened at the University of Florida to delve into strategies to combat the growing challenges from theft, fraud, and violence in retail spaces.

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Avoiding memory and thinking problems later in life could depend on your sleep quality in middle age.

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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.

Colorful CT scan of different animals

Natural history museums have entered a new stage of scientific discovery and accessibility with the completion of openVertebrate (oVert), a six-year collaborative project among 18 institutions to create 3D reconstructions of vertebrate specimens and make them freely available online.

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