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Brain & Behavior

Too much AI in work emails makes bosses seem insincere

Generative AI can make a manager's email look sharp, but it might also chip away at trust.

Aug 11, 2025

Health

Your BMI Might Be Fine—But Your Body Fat Could Still Be Killing You

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the go-to metric for assessing weight and health.

Jul 30, 2025

Health

Why Fat-Clogged Muscles Struggle to Heal and Stay Strong

We praise the marbling in a Wagyu steak for its rich flavor, but the same kind of fat embedded in our own muscles may quietly be undermining our strength.

Jul 28, 2025

Health

Experimental Shot Wipes Out Tumors Without Even Targeting Them

Scientists at the University of Florida have developed an experimental mRNA vaccine that fights cancer through an unexpected approach—by stimulating general immune responses rather than attacking specific tumor proteins.

Jul 18, 2025

Technology

Hackers Can Hear Through Walls Using Radio Waves

Your laptop's microphone is broadcasting everything it hears as radio waves that can pass through concrete walls and be captured by anyone with basic equipment…

Jun 11, 2025

Brain & Behavior

Ancient Andean Elite Used Mind-Altering Substances to Secure Their Power

High in the Peruvian Andes, at an elevation of 10,000 feet, archaeologists have uncovered compelling evidence that ancient leaders used hallucinogenic substances not just for spiritual exploration, but as sophisticated tools of social control.

May 6, 2025

Health

Work satisfaction, pay are worse for those who stutter

People who stutter have lower earnings, experience underemployment and express lower job satisfaction than those who don’t stutter, a new University of Florida study finds.

Dec 10, 2024

Technology

AI Can Now Read Pain in Goat Faces

Summary: University of Florida researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can detect pain in goats by analyzing their facial expressions.

Nov 8, 2024

Earth & Environment

Climate Change Forces Coffee Industry to Adapt: Robusta Emerges as Promising Alternative

UF Researchers Explore "Climate-Smart Coffee" Solutions As climate change threatens to drastically reduce Arabica coffee production by 2050, researchers at the…

Jul 26, 2024

Earth & Environment

Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world

Sweaty cows may not sound like the most exciting company, but in a warming world, researchers can’t get enough of them.

Jun 14, 2024

Life

Soaring Birds Use Unique Lung Structure to Enhance Flight, Study Finds

Researchers have discovered that soaring birds, such as eagles and vultures, utilize a specialized air sac within their lungs to optimize their flight performance.

Jun 12, 2024

Health

Prenatal Fluoride Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Child Neurobehavioral Issues

A new study led by a University of Florida researcher has found that higher fluoride levels in pregnant women are associated with increased odds of their…

May 20, 2024

Physics

Regulation makes crypto markets more efficient

First-of-its-kind research on cryptocurrency finds that the most regulated coins create the most efficient markets.

Feb 3, 2024

Life

Tiny ant species disrupts lion’s hunting behavior

What makes the little old ant think he can disrupt the life of an African lion? Researchers say it’s more than just high hopes.

Jan 26, 2024