The Next Frontier in Astronaut Safety
Healthcare in Space
NASA-supported scientists at the Astraeus Space Institute are developing ways for remote medical procedures to be performed on astronauts via robotic hands.
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Muscle 'marbling': Good in steak, bad in our bodies
Florida scientists to send seeds to ISS to study farming solutions for Earth’s harsh conditions
UF doctor bridges medicine, engineering for human spaceflight through VAST space experience
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Beyond the field: New research highlights how NIL is reshaping college athlete identity
Study launched to test alternative materials for stronger, durable concrete
Thanks to NASA, farmers may ask, ‘Hey Alexa, what’s the best way to keep my soil healthy?’
UF’s annual fundraising soars to $560 million
Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings
Florida in the News
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USA Today What to know about First Amendment issues in Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal
NBC News FDA panel promotes misinformation about antidepressants during pregnancy, psychiatrists say
The Washington Post Why you should buy your berries in the freezer aisle
The New York Times Citizen scientists are accelerating ecology research, study suggests
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