Genes Responsible for Protecting Frogs May Play Role in Death from Global Disease UCF and Smithsonian researchers have made a breakthrough in the fight against the leading cause of amphibian deaths worldwide.
New Study Reveals How Frogs Use Bile and Bruise Color for Camouflage The results not only give insight into frog biology and adaptation but also could inform research into regulating human biological processes.
UCF Sea Turtle Project Snags NASA Grant A UCF graduate student will use satellite images and radar data to study how a brown algae (seaweed) impacts the survival of endangered and threatened sea turtles.
17 Academics from Across the Nation Warn that COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Equity Gap between Men, Women in Academia The nationwide shutdown due to COVID-19 forced faculty members to work remotely and resulted in women faculty taking on more domestic jobs at home. This is creating a wider gap between men and women and will also impact underrepresented groups.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Full Swing, UCF Researchers Keep Working Despite COVID-19 The UCF Marine Turtle Group asks residents to resist touching sea turtles and not to mark any nests.
How to Turn Your Lawn into a Wildflower Garden Two UCF biologists launch an app with a step-by-step guide for landscaping beginners or pros in North America.
UCF Study Finds Microplastics in Florida’s Birds of Prey for 1st Time The accumulation of microplastics in birds’ digestive systems could lead to poisoning, starvation and death.
Epic Games, Maker of Fortnite, Awards UCF Professor Grant to Enhance AR and VR Technology Maria Harrington earned the grant after creating the Virtual UCF Arboretum and will use the funds to enhance immersive learning experiences about the natural world.
Student Research: Understanding the Lionfish Invasion in Florida Katherine Viehl seeks to understand the Red Lionfish Invasion through DNA.
UCF Study: Sea Level Rise Impacts to Canaveral Sea Turtle Nests Will Be Substantial Canaveral National Seashore is part of the core loggerhead nesting area for the Southeast.
