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Scientists Gather to Discuss Future Objectives of Arecibo Observatory
The Arecibo Observatory and its researchers hosted scientists from around the world this week to discuss the future of research at the Puerto Rican facility under UCF management. Planetary scientists,...
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UCF Three-Peats in Space – Another Ride on Virgin Galactic
UCF has done it again. Another science experiment flew into space today aboard Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, making it the third time in three months that UCF’s projects have flown into...
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Researchers Help Uncover Florida’s Past Before It’s Lost to the Sea
As Florida’s Space Coast moves into the future, University of Central Florida archaeologists are taking a look back at some of the historic sites there before they succumb to erosion...
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General Intelligence Won’t Be Enough to Prevent Ecological Disasters
High IQs aren’t going to be enough to stop an ecological disaster. It’s going to take social intelligence, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study co-authored by a University...
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UCF Students Receive High Honors
Twenty-two students out of 77 nominations will be inducted into the 2019 Order of Pegasus. These students are recognized for their exemplary performance and breadth of accomplishments. Six graduate students...
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Physics Assistant Professor Named UCF’s First Sloan Research Fellow
Xiaofeng Feng has been named a Sloan Research Fellow, the first for the University of Central Florida. The award recognizes early career scientists that demonstrate high promise. Past Sloan Research...
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UCF Study Shows Hope for Fighting Disease Known as Ebola Frogs
Despite widespread infection, some frog populations are surviving a deadly disease that is the equivalent of mankind’s Ebola virus. The reason —genetic diversity. That’s the finding of a new study...
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Film Professor Plays Huge Role in African-American Cinema Past and Future
Anthony Major, an associate professor of film at UCF, has spent more than four decades creating films that depict slices of the African-American experience in the United States. As an actor, producer,...
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A Thesis in Three Minutes?
An 80,000 word dissertation would take nine hours to present. Can you do it in just three minutes? If you think you have what it takes, join us for UCF’s...
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