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Exploring how @UF researchers shape the state, nation and world. #UFresearch

Gainesville, Florida, USA research.ufl.edu Joined January 2010

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University of Florida Research @UFexplore Sep 2

The University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.34 billion in research in fiscal year 2026, advancing discoveries in medicine, agriculture, engineering, space and many other fields.

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A scientist wearing a lab coat and safety goggles examines a sample under ultraviolet light. The image highlights a $1.34 billion figure, representing 2026 sponsored research expenditures for UF Research.

University of Florida Research @UFexplore Sep 29

From crisis to comeback? The @WSJ examines how @Soilcea, a UF-startup is helping Florida's citrus industry fight back against a devastating disease. wsj.com/business/race-…

www.wsj.com The Race to Save Florida Orange Industry From Total Collapse After groves were ravaged for decades by a disease, new EPA-approved genetic technologies are giving citrus growers a chance to rebuild.

University of Florida Research @UFexplore Sep 9

What can a cup of river water reveal about human health, pollution and biodiversity? Jenny Whilde, Adjunct Research Scientist at @Whitney_Lab, explains how it can track wildlife, monitor pollution and detect pathogens in waterways and surrounding environments.

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University of Florida Research @UFexplore Aug 11

Could a cosmic river of gas be throwing planetary systems off-kilter? A @UF-led study found that giant gas streamers may tilt planet-forming disks, helping explain why many planetary systems have unexpectedly misaligned orbits. news.ufl.edu/2026/08/planet…

news.ufl.edu Cosmic river of gas may have tilted a young planetary system in Orion constellation

University of Florida Research @UFexplore Aug 6

What happens when a satellite can’t save itself?

In a @ConversationUS article, University of Florida aerospace engineering Ph.D. candidate Wanjiku Kanjumba explains why rescuing and removing aging satellites is becoming critical as space debris grows. theconversation.com/rescuing-satel…

theconversation.com Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more... A new mission to save NASA’s Swift observatory shows why catching a satellite that was never designed for rescue is one of the hardest jobs in spaceflight.