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.
NAI Announces Top 100 Patenting Universities Worldwide of 2025 (NAI)
The University of Florida has been recognized as the 17th‑highest ranking university in the National Academy of Inventors’ “Top 100 Patenting Universities Worldwide 2025” list.
From Physics to Farming, One Animal Scientist’s Path to Innovative Dairy Calf Welfare Research (UF News)
UF researcher Emily Miller-Cushon combines data science and animal welfare research to advance animal sciences while inspiring the next generation of women in STEM.
Breaking AI on Purpose: How Researchers Are Helping Make Artificial Intelligence Safer (UF News)
UF researcher Sumit Kumar Jha developed a novel method to probe and stress test AI systems’ internal defenses, revealing security gaps and advancing safer deployment of AI tools, with the work accepted to ICLR 2026.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Technology Uses Light To Improve Computer Chip Communication (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights HIPER-X, a University of Florida technology that uses light to help computer chips communicate faster and use less energy.