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The team’s new design, which uses the microstructure of bee hair to simulate the capture and release of pollen, helped them secure an award.

The National Center for Forensic Science at UCF is the only university laboratory participating in a global study.

The novel superhydrophobic coating, which can potentially be used to create more efficient fuel cells and sensitive toxic gas detectors, can keep materials dry for longer and at greater depths.

The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of zoonotic threats, which may include COVID-19, in order to better respond to them.

Chemistry Associate Professor Matthieu Baudelet’s approach could provide law enforcement new tools to track down those who flee a crime scene.

Students are conducting research in the areas of health, math, chemistry and space and are already making an impact.

The technique uses nickel-platinum nanoparticles to increase the sensitivity of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, or ELISA, that is used to test for the presence of cancers, HIV and more.

Doctoral Scholar Lorianne Shultz has earned a national fellowship for her work at UCF and she credits one of her professors for inspiring her.

Adulterated food results in people paying more for their food than it’s worth, as sometimes foods are bulked up with less expensive filler products.