Across Florida, coverage here takes in research findings, laboratory discoveries, academic initiatives, scientific funding and advancements in human knowledge. Reporting reaches institutions, research centers and field study sites throughout the state.
NASA's Max Power air show took place on the former shuttle runway at Kennedy Space Center, with Administrator Jared Isaacman performing.
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Should the U.S. government keep funding NASA's crewed lunar missions?
The new annual event will debut at Kennedy Space Center as a public-private partnership with the state of Florida and Space Florida.
University of Florida researchers found the salt-loving microbe Haloferax volcanii can grow under low-pressure, oxygen-free conditions resembling Mars.
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Would you support your local schools running community water-restoration projects like this one?
The Martin Oyster Restoration Initiative collects discarded shells from restaurants to rebuild oyster habitat in Florida waterways.
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Does learning how flowers create internal environments change how you view local plant conservation?
New findings reveal how translucent petal sections filter light and heat to shape internal floral conditions.
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Do you support the development of next-generation nuclear reactor technology for power generation?
Ampera has submitted its regulatory engagement plan to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for next-generation systems.
Day to day, that means laboratory findings, research funding decisions, new field study initiatives and the implications of scientific discovery. Reporting spans from the state's universities to public and private research facilities. Florida relies heavily on the study of coastal ecosystems and marine biology, which often dictates the direction of regional research. Climate patterns and the management of sensitive environments serve as the most consistent drivers of local scientific inquiry.
