biology News

The question is one that has been unresolved despite 50 years of research. 

New technique to re-establish oysters in Indian River Lagoon involved testing a new mesh made out of potato chips. 

UCF and Smithsonian researchers have made a breakthrough in the fight against the leading cause of amphibian deaths worldwide.

The results not only give insight into frog biology and adaptation but also could inform research into regulating human biological processes.

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.

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.

The UCF Marine Turtle Group asks residents to resist touching sea turtles and not to mark any nests.

Two UCF biologists launch an app with a step-by-step guide for landscaping beginners or pros in North America.

The accumulation of microplastics in birds’ digestive systems could lead to poisoning, starvation and death.