Florida scientists make major advances in medicine, environment and public health
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
Solving Florida's toxic algae crisis
Discover the danger of toxic algae in Florida waters and how scientists are fighting it and restoring nature. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Discover the danger of toxic algae in Florida waters and how scientists are fighting it and restoring nature. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Toxic algae threat returns to Florida waters — but scientists are fighting back
Toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is back in Florida waters, and scientists say the danger extends beyond what you can see.
Toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is back in Florida waters, and scientists say the danger extends beyond what you can see.
Florida restores the Kissimmee River — and nature came roaring back
State and federal crews have finished a decades-long effort to undo one of Florida’s most damaging environmental projects: The straightening of the Kissimmee River.
State and federal crews have finished a decades-long effort to undo one of Florida’s most damaging environmental projects: The straightening of the Kissimmee River.
Toxic algae threat in Florida and the Lake Okeechobee connection
Toxic blue-green algae, which can sicken humans and kill animals, has been surfacing in lakes and ponds throughout Florida.
Toxic blue-green algae, which can sicken humans and kill animals, has been surfacing in lakes and ponds throughout Florida.
Toxic algae in Florida: Scientists warn of hidden dangers
Every summer, blooms of toxic blue-green algae reappear across Florida, turning lakes and rivers bright green, blue or forming brown clumps. They pose a serious threat to public health, pets, and wildlife.
Every summer, blooms of toxic blue-green algae reappear across Florida, turning lakes and rivers bright green, blue or forming brown clumps. They pose a serious threat to public health, pets, and wildlife.
UCF scientists create nanoparticle treatment that could reverse radiation damage and restore bone loss
UCF researchers develop nanoparticles that may protect against and reverse damage from radiation exposure.
UCF researchers develop nanoparticles that may protect against and reverse damage from radiation exposure.
Breakthrough in science: UCF chemists develop life-saving wound sealant
University of Central Florida researchers have developed SilFoam, a new foam-based treatment to stop severe bleeding.
University of Central Florida researchers have developed SilFoam, a new foam-based treatment to stop severe bleeding.
Florida’s Exolith Lab: Building the blueprint for a moon-based future
UCF scientists are leading global research on how to build roads, landing pads, and infrastructure on the moon using simulated lunar soil.
UCF scientists are leading global research on how to build roads, landing pads, and infrastructure on the moon using simulated lunar soil.
Project Moon Base: Central Florida's role in building a colony on the Moon
At the University of Central Florida’s Exolith Lab, Dr. Phil Metzger and other university researchers have developed a realistic simulant of moon soil using minerals sourced from across North America.
At the University of Central Florida’s Exolith Lab, Dr. Phil Metzger and other university researchers have developed a realistic simulant of moon soil using minerals sourced from across North America.
Mars: Dust Fountains and the Future of Space Colonization
UCF physicist Dr. Ramses Ramirez has a plan to warm Mars using nanotechnology and "dust fountains" to make future colonization more feasible.
UCF physicist Dr. Ramses Ramirez has a plan to warm Mars using nanotechnology and "dust fountains" to make future colonization more feasible.
Mars: The search for Life
The Trump administration’s proposed federal budget calls for phasing out the Artemis moon missions and instead prioritizing deep space exploration—specifically Mars.
The Trump administration’s proposed federal budget calls for phasing out the Artemis moon missions and instead prioritizing deep space exploration—specifically Mars.
Breakthroughs in Science: Saving Lives
Florida scientists take new technological leaps to reduce energy needs and save lives. FSU physicists make strides in treating cancer with a linear accelerator, while UCF engineers develop fadeproof paint, and draw global attention for a breakthrough in hypersonic propulsion.
Florida scientists take new technological leaps to reduce energy needs and save lives. FSU physicists make strides in treating cancer with a linear accelerator, while UCF engineers develop fadeproof paint, and draw global attention for a breakthrough in hypersonic propulsion.
UF and the search for dark matter
The University of Florida may be closing in on the discovery of a lifetime. For decades, UF has led much of the world in the search for dark matter. It has partnered with other leading researchers to solve one of the greatest mysteries in physics.
The University of Florida may be closing in on the discovery of a lifetime. For decades, UF has led much of the world in the search for dark matter. It has partnered with other leading researchers to solve one of the greatest mysteries in physics.
Breakthroughs in Science: Mysteries of Matter
FOX 13 explains how Florida scientists are solving mysteries of the universe by tracking gravity waves and narrowing the search for dark matter. Plus, FSU and UF partner to run the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world as their discoveries transforms our lives.
FOX 13 explains how Florida scientists are solving mysteries of the universe by tracking gravity waves and narrowing the search for dark matter. Plus, FSU and UF partner to run the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world as their discoveries transforms our lives.
UF physicists join global collaboration to track gravitational waves in space
Physicists at the University of Florida helped make striking new discoveries in space. Now they're part of a global collaboration to build a giant space antenna that could greatly expand our knowledge of the universe and how it came to be.
Physicists at the University of Florida helped make striking new discoveries in space. Now they're part of a global collaboration to build a giant space antenna that could greatly expand our knowledge of the universe and how it came to be.
FSU, UF partner to host the largest, highest-powered magnet lab in the world
Florida scientists are changing matter with powerful freezers and magnets and making extraordinary discoveries along the way.
Florida scientists are changing matter with powerful freezers and magnets and making extraordinary discoveries along the way.
UCF develops fadeproof paint
The University of Central Florida patented a new kind of paint that does not fade, repels heat, and could substantially lower our power bills when it goes to market.
The University of Central Florida patented a new kind of paint that does not fade, repels heat, and could substantially lower our power bills when it goes to market.
UCF collaborates on breakthrough in fighting cancer
Our bodies have natural defenses to help fight cancer, and researchers have discovered a new way to boost them in a lab. The University of Central Florida is part of a project designed to dissolve cancer from within.
Our bodies have natural defenses to help fight cancer, and researchers have discovered a new way to boost them in a lab. The University of Central Florida is part of a project designed to dissolve cancer from within.
UCF develops breakthrough in hypersonic propulsion
Aerospace engineers at the University of Central Florida are drawing global attention for their successful experiments in hypersonic propulsion. Their work would lead to safe and stabile hypersonic air travel in the future-- that could fly passengers from Tampa to Los Angeles in a matter of minutes.
Aerospace engineers at the University of Central Florida are drawing global attention for their successful experiments in hypersonic propulsion. Their work would lead to safe and stabile hypersonic air travel in the future-- that could fly passengers from Tampa to Los Angeles in a matter of minutes.