biology Archives | University of Central Florida News

UCF News | Stories of Impact + Innovation | Orlando, FL

Saturday, December 27, 2025 77ºF Cloudy

UCF Study Confirms Flamingos Are Native to Florida and Genetically Fit for Restoration

A UCF-led study finds that American flamingos in Florida have strong genetic variability and are closely connected to Caribbean and zoo-managed populations, supporting future reintroduction and conservation efforts.

Academic Upbringing in Siberia Inspires New Computer Science Professor’s Career

After growing up in a town built to foster scientific exploration, Assistant Professor Kirill Medvedev joins another academic community of innovators and inventors who are improving the world.

Biology Professor, Computer Science Students Create Teaching Game About Parasitic Wasps

The Crawling Dead, an interdisciplinary project that was released on PC gaming platform Steam last week, aims to educate players about the benefits of parasitic wasps in natural environments.

UCF Researchers Advance Knowledge About Juvenile Sea Turtles’ Early Life Stage, Informing Conservation Efforts

These findings challenge existing hypotheses and provide important data for assessing risks from human activity and informing conservation efforts.

UCF Biology Student Wins Statewide Aylesworth Scholarship

Luciana Banquero is the newest recipient of the notable scholarship, which recognizes the “best and brightest” in marine science.

From the ‘Smithsonian’ Magazine to the Tonight Show, UCF Research has a Big Year in the News

UCF’s Top 10 research stories focused on work that battled threats and sought out opportunities to advance us as a species.

UCF Doctoral Scholar Named National Science Foundation Biology Fellow

The award will help William Beckerson study mind-control fungus found in Florida ants, which could provide clues to treat neurological disorders.

UCF 25th Among Public Universities in the Nation and 60th in the World for Producing Patents

Steady progress comes from increase in research activity in health, engineering and more.

Florida Python Hunters May Have a New Tool Thanks to Optics Research at UCF

Special small, mobile cameras help detect more snakes and could lead to an automated python tracker.

Legendary Sargasso Sea May be Sea Turtles’ Destination During Mysterious ‘Lost Years’

A new study is helping solve the mystery of where sea turtles go during their “lost years” and will inform conservation efforts to protect the threatened animals.

UCF in the News

UCF Study Finds Microplastics are ‘Raining’ Into the Indian River Lagoon

WFTV Channel 9

Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game?

The Atlantic

L3Harris Lands $200M Rocket Production Contract

Orlando Business Journal

SpaceX Earns Approval to Bring Starship Megarocket to Florida’s Space Coast

Orlando Business Journal

Events at UCF

Dec 29

SMART Recovery (Virtual) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dec 31

Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jan 3

UCF Men's Basketball vs. Kansas 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

View All Events

Resources