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Tracking Butterfly Migration
New technology is giving researchers an unprecedented look at monarch migration.
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Study reveals human impact on global patterns of emerging infectious diseases
UF researchers use dance to explore lithium-ion battery science
U.S. cancer diagnoses drop, outcomes worse during holidays
Headlines from Florida
Think you know how long you’ll wait? Research says think again.
Portable device delivers rapid testing for mosquito-borne viruses
Financial stress bleeds into our relationships. But partners who provide emotional support can help.
Turning to AI for health answers may signal anxiety, depression among young adults
Leap and learn: AI‑PLAY to turn movement into AI lessons
Florida in the News
Associated Press Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks
The Wall Street Journal The race to save Florida orange industry from total collapse
USA Today An AI 'kill switch' could go as far as shutting down the internet
Forbes Far from a hospital, even a deadly outbreak may go undetected
Fast Company Tesla’s Cybercab exposes a robotaxi emergency-response problem
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