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What Electric Eels and Knifefish Reveal About the Science of Stealth

Findings from UCF biology researchers provide new insight into how animals balance sensing their surroundings while remaining hidden from predators or prey, a challenge that also appears in technologies such as sonar and radar.

UCF Researcher Reveals How Genetic Variation Shapes Sea Turtle Immune System Evolution

New research from a UCF biology researcher shows how genetic variation shapes sea turtles鈥� immune systems, with implications for disease resilience and conservation strategies.

What I Learned from Rowing Across the Ocean

For World Ocean Day, psychology doctoral student Andres K盲osaar, who researches teams in extreme environments, shares his takeaways after completing the World鈥檚 Toughest Row.

UCF Student Awarded Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship, Advances Research on Florida鈥檚 Changing Fisheries

Biology doctoral student Meredith Pratt is helping researchers understand how habitat changes could reshape Florida鈥檚 fisheries and marine ecosystems.

UCF Grads Score Jobs with FIFA World Cup 2026

Talented Knights across various fields are聽supporting operations聽to bring the men鈥檚 World Cup to the United States for the first time in more than 30 years.

New Study Explores How Governance Has Evolved Across History

A UCF anthropology professor recently collaborated on a study examining how societies have organized power over thousands of years, challenging assumptions about democracy and decision-making.

UCF Grad鈥檚 Mission to Build Pipeline of Young Innovators

Guided by their two-time alum instructor and UCF researchers, three Oviedo High School students took home several honors at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Natural Chemical Factories: UCF Study Reveals How Bacteria Build Explosive-Like Molecules

Researchers uncover a previously unknown biological pathway that produces rare nitrogen-rich compounds, potentially creating safer and more efficient possibilities across industrial chemistry and healthcare.

Tentacles in Solution: UCF Research Speeds Up DNA Biosensing

A new nanostructure approach actively captures targets instead of waiting for them 鈥� enabling faster, more accurate detection for healthcare, environmental monitoring and biosecurity.

UCF鈥檚 Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8鈥�9

Graduates will hear from distinguished speakers who鈥檝e made significant contributions in space, higher education, healthcare, technology and business.

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