UF scientist goes to space
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University of Florida Distinguished Professor Rob Ferl will be the first NASA-funded academic researcher to conduct an experiment as part of a commercial space crew on an upcoming mission of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.
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UF Health researchers find new method to use MRIs to delve into secrets of brain aging
UF polymers can be catalyst for new era in manufacturing
Remembering Bob Graham, a titan of public service
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American Association for the Advancement of Science honors 12 UF faculty as Lifetime Fellows
Yikes! Scientists discover factor that directs brain’s fear conditioning
Invasive amphibian pathogen may have no issues adapting to American soils
Aging healthy: Checking our physical health and activity
Unpacking hoarding: New hope for a disorder that's about more than too much stuff
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NPR Persistent shortage of growth hormone frustrates parents and clinicians
ABC News Why is Trump's Truth Social stock plummeting?
Forbes AI identifies new potential treatments for Parkinson's disease
NPR After catch and release, here's how to make sure reef fish survive
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