Machines Spot Deepfake Pictures Better Than Humans, but People Outperform AI in Detecting Deepfake Videos (UF News)
UF researchers found that while AI systems outperform humans at detecting deepfake images, people are significantly better at spotting deepfake videos, highlighting challenges as synthetic media grows more sophisticated.
UF Researchers Help Capture Most Detailed View Yet of the Milky Way’s Core (UF News)
UF researchers helped create the largest and most detailed image ever made of the center of the Milky Way, giving scientists an unprecedented look at the raw material that forms new stars.
UF’s Journalism School Unveils Authentically, a New AI-Powered Program That Reduces Bias in Writing (UF News)
UF researchers are preparing to launch Authentically, an artificial intelligence–assisted writing program designed to identify potential bias in news coverage.
Two UF Engineers Named to the 2026 National Academy of Inventors Senior Membership (UF News)
UF researchers Curtis Taylor and Hamed Dalir have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors, joining the 2026 class of 230 emerging academic inventors recognized nationwide.
Researchers Create DNA Detection Tool To Stop Spread of Invasive Asian Swamp Eels, Bullseye Snakeheads (UF News)
UF researchers developed a novel environmental DNA test to detect invasive fish such as the Asian swamp eel and bullseye snakehead in the Everglades, offering a powerful new tool to protect fragile ecosystems.
Houston, We Have a Problem: UF Study Points to Clotting Glitch in Space (UF Health)
UF researchers found that platelets become less effective at clotting after about five days in microgravity, revealing a potential bleeding risk for astronauts during extended space missions.
Scientists Develop Vitamin A-Enriched Tomato To Fight Global Deficiency (UF News)
UF researchers developed a vitamin A-enriched tomato with significantly higher beta-carotene levels to help combat global vitamin A deficiency affecting 345 million people worldwide.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Researches Advanced A.I. and Future Real-World Applications (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights groundbreaking research on the future of AI and smart systems led by UF researcher Christophe Bobda. Graduate student Antonio Hendrick shares insights into the lab’s work developing AI models for complex, real-world applications.
University of Florida Contributed $19.57 Billion to Florida’s Economy, Supports More Than 134,000 Jobs (UF News)
Driven by its strong research enterprise, education mission, and innovation ecosystem, the University of Florida generated $19.57 billion in industry output and supported more than 134,000 jobs across Florida’s economy in fiscal year 2023–24, according to a new economic report.
Symposium Spotlights Emerging Science Involving Kratom (UF Pharmacy)
UF hosted the Fifth Scientific Kratom Symposium, as debate over kratom grows nationwide, bringing together 100 international researchers to share data-driven findings on clinical research, product production, and regulatory issues.