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Digital Twin Technology Simulates Strawberry Farm, Boosts AI Tools and Cuts Costs

UF researchers, led by Dana Choi, have demonstrated that an AI-powered digital twin system can accurately simulate strawberry growth year-round, helping to reduce labor and time costs.

Eavesdropping on Laptop, Smart Speaker Microphones Demonstrated in New Security Attack

UF researchers, in collaboration with international colleagues, have led a study revealing a security and privacy risk inherent in the design of certain microphones, which emit radio signals as a form of interference while processing audio data.

Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Studying How Weather Impact the Movement of Chemicals in the Environment

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Bethany Gaffey introduces Sanneri Santiago from UF’s Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, who is studying how extreme weather events affect the mobility of PFAS—also known as 'forever chemicals.

LightPath Debuts First Industrial-Grade Cooled Optical Gas Imaging Camera

UF startup LightPath Technologies announced that its subsidiary, G5 Infrared, has launched its first industrial-grade MWIR optical gas imaging camera, following a successful test at a certified facility.

Myosin Therapeutics Receives FDA Clearance To Initiate First-in-Human Trial of MT-125 in Glioblastoma

UF startup Myosin Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application for MT-125.

UF Researchers Bring Innovation and Cutting-Edge Technology to Farming

University of Florida researchers are pioneering a new era in sustainable farming with 'Smart Agriculture,' a system that maximizes crop yields while minimizing environmental impact.

Digital Defense: Strengthening Global Health & Security in a Connected World

As cyber threats escalate, University of Florida researchers are actively working in cybersecurity, semiconductors, national security, and IoT to protect critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and ensure public safety.

Charting a Path Forward With Artificial Intelligence

UF is shaping the future of innovation by integrating AI across disciplines, offering more than 230 AI courses and hiring over 100 AI faculty, solidifying its national leadership.

Stories of a ‘Revolutionary Scientist’

UF researcher Christine Schmidt has advanced the field of biomedical engineering and helped strengthen the university’s scientific legacy.

Third-Grade ‘Mini Researchers’ at UF Design AI-Based App To Improve Florida Literacy

UF researchers, in collaboration with third-grade “mini researchers,” have developed an AI-enhanced augmented reality app to support literacy development among Florida students.

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