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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Nearly $23 Million to Strengthen Florida’s Defense Industrial Base and Support National Security
Two New Pothos Cultivars Expand Options for Indoor and Tropical Plant Production
Attacking Cancer-enabling Proteins Where They Live
New Estimation of Genome Size in the Highly Diverse Genus Begonia
Cool it: AI-driven solutions to lower urban heat need community buy-in to work
Governor Ron DeSantis Advances Academic Partnership Between University of Florida and University of St. Andrews in Scotland  
Gen Z is pushing back against AI – a reminder to all of us that the future isn’t written
Improving Citrus Freezing Tolerance with Proline Biostimulation
Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Richard Comerford as Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections
How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease
Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows
Van der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties
Ammonia Levels in Urine Could Serve as Marker for Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk
How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows
Protective Covers Vary in Effectiveness While Preventing Huanglongbing in Young Citrus Trees
IPCs Differently Affect Citrus While Protecting Against Huanglongbing
Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease
Supplemental Nutrition Reduces Huanglongbing Symptoms and Improves Quality of Mandarins
International researchers overturn assumptions about the structure of most widely used hydrogel
Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research
New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking
HKUST Pioneers Computational Models for Transregional Neural Activity to Re-establish Damaged Neural Connectivity, Offering New Hope to Patients
Where do seashells come from?
Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction
AI Improves Flood Projections Under Climate Change
Innovative Substrate Strategies Boost Plant Production While Reducing Peat Use
Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay
Royal Society honours Otago researchers
How To Spot Life In Clouds On Other Worlds
Tropical spiders build giant doppelgängers to survive
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research
Economic Benefits Of Controlled-Release Fertilizers In Northern Florida Tomatoes
How VR And AI Could Help Next Generation Grow Kinder And More Connected
Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and…
Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source
This common fish has an uncommon feature: forehead teeth, used for mating
Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse
ASHS Announces 2025 Career Awards
Citizen Science Behind Countless New Discoveries
Citizen science drives countless new discoveries
1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth
One-size-fits-all approach does not work for autistic adults
How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology
What does it mean for Biden’s prostate cancer to be ‘aggressive’? A urologic surgeon explains
Biden is getting prostate cancer treatment, but that’s not the best choice for all men − a cancer researcher describes how she…