Author: Lourdes Mederos
Beat The Morning Chaos: Easy, Budget-Friendly School Meals That Work
While summer is still in full swing, signs of the new school year are already here. Back-to-school commercials are filling the airwaves, and stores a [...]
From Backyard Garden To Health Powerhouse: The Rise Of Florida Okra
What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop?
University of Florida researchers from the Institu [...]
How AI, Big Data Put A University Of Florida Researcher On The Global Map
The mobile maps people depend on every day to reach a destination, check traffic and understand their surroundings are powered by geomatics sciences, [...]
Prescribing Produce: How South Florida’s ‘Food Is Medicine’ Farm Is Revolutionizing Subtropical Agriculture
In South Florida, a new University of Florida initiative is bringing the concept of “Food is Medicine” to life by helping farmers grow nutrient-dense [...]
Beyond Data: Florida Researchers Redefine Citizen Science As A Path To Ecological Literacy
It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing through a crack in the [...]
Florida Study Uses AI And Citizen Reviews To Uncover Broward’s Hidden Park Disparities
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - A new study from the University of Florida paired artificial intelligence and citizen science to measure whether parks in Brow [...]
From Feeders To Flyways: How Floridians Can Master The Art Of Backyard Birding
More than 50 million Americans feed birds, putting out an estimated billion pounds of bird food each year, based on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service da [...]
Wildlife Watch: How To Recognize And Coexist With Florida’s Venomous Snakes
Warmer spring weather means more outdoor activities for both Floridians and native venomous snakes.
To help residents understand why snake sightin [...]
Winged Allies: How Two Native Wasps Are Saving Florida Crops From An Invasive Threat
Most people retreat at the sight of a wasp, yet University of Florida researchers’ discovery of two newly identified tiny native wasps targeting an i [...]
Avocados In North Florida? New UF/IFAS Varieties Beat The 2026 Freeze
Despite the January freeze, the cold-tolerant variety is flowering in the field. UF/IFAS Photo courtesy Dale Boettcher
Think you can’t grow avocad [...]