By Alisson Clark In an arena that looks like something straight out of Pokémon, two spiders square off. The male darts to the left, scuttles forward, then jumps backward, catching the interest of a female spider in the arena. The female advances, patting the brightly colored male. …

UF scientists discover black holes’ magnetism surprisingly wimpy Black holes are famous for their muscle: an intense gravitational pull known to gobble up entire stars and launch streams of matter into space at almost the speed of light. It turns out the reality may not live up to the hype. …

In the UF libraries, a visiting researcher uncovers the bizarre history of the tale you thought you knew Most of us know the plot points of the fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood” — on the way to visit her grandmother, a girl in a red hooded cape meets a…

You know the feeling when you’re searching for a word and just can’t call it to mind? It happens more and more as we age, often causing anxiety that the forgetfulness is a sign of oncoming dementia. That’s unlikely, says University of Florida researcher Lise Abrams. …

We know that power can corrupt, making people act in ways that harm others. But new research from the University of Florida shows that when the powerful misbehave, they hurt themselves, too. “We always think those who have power are better off, but having power is not universally or exclusively…

UF convenes Early Childhood National Summit Giving children a strong start in their first five years doesn’t just help children and their families. The benefits of their success radiate throughout their communities — as do the consequences when they struggle. …

How one archaeologist created a forensic method for tracking ancient humans Where’s the best place to start when retracing the life of a person who lived 4,000 years ago? Turns out, it’s simple-you start at the beginning. Using a method known for helping forensic scientists solve cold cases, University of…

With UF’s new bat barn, the weird, wild tale of one of the largest urban colonies gets another chapter Story by Alisson Clark. Photos and video by Lyon Duong/UF Photography In January 1994, Ken Glover paced between the stilts of the University of Florida’s bat house, using a mirror to reflect sunlight into the darkness above. The house was built to accommodate bats displaced from the campus stadiums, where their smell and proximity to spectators…