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Mike Bianchi: Florida QB Anthony Richardson considers disarming ‘AR-15′ nickname

ORLANDO, Fla. — Anthony Richardson is not so sure he wants to be known any longer by a nickname that was never intended to become what it has become.

Orlando Sentinel

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

The cheaper we build our buildings, the more they cost after an earthquake, wildfire or tornado

A tornado cut a 270-kilometre path through Kentucky in mid-December 2021, killing 80 people, many in their homes or workplaces, and rendering thousands homeless. The incident prompted David Prevatt, a professor of structural engineering at the University of Florida, to write an opinion piece for the Washington Post, reminding Americans…

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Critics worry Florida's new elections chief will make the office more partisan

Cord Byrd, who was tapped by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has refused to say Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election and will be in charge of Florida's new election crimes unit.

WEKU

Clinical Trials Of Psilocybin Treatment For Overeating Disorder Are Ready, Here's What Results Show So Far

Tryp Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: TRYPF) is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing psilocybin-based compounds for ill-treated diseases.

Benzinga

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office considered a bill to target libel laws, records show

ORLANDO, Fla. — A top staffer for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis worked on a proposal that sought to challenge decades-old First Amendment protections for the news media and make it easier for high-profile people to win defamation lawsuits, according to documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Sentinel

Could people breathe the air on Mars?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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‘Everyone forgets about you’: Erin Jackson on returning home after Olympics gold

After making history in Beijing, the speed skater faces life after the spotlight, with sponsorships, training and changing the sport on her mind

The Guardian - US

Can plants grow only in soil from Earth?

Scientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history. University of Florida

The Hindu

Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the moon

The study makes use of lunar soil samples collected from Apollo 11, 12 and 17.

WEKU

Scientists successfully grow plants in moon soil for first time

In a boast to future Moon settlements, NASA planted seeds of a diminutive flowering weed called Arabidopsis thaliana in the soil from the moon – samples of which were retrieved during the NASA missions in 1969 and 1972 – has sprouted

The Hindu

Scientists Successfully Grow Plants in Soil from the Moon

That's one small pot of soil, one giant leap for man's knowledge of space agriculture: scientists have for the first time grown plants in lunar soil brought back by astronauts in the Apollo program. The ground-breaking experiment, detailed in the journal Communications Biology on Thursday, has given researchers hope that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Surprise! Biologists find that plants can grow in Moondust returned by Apollo

Thale cress grew in the soil, but maybe not well. The materials were returned from Apollos 11, 12, and 17, proving we can eventually grow plants on the moon

Inverse

Will debate over abortion affect Florida governor’s race? Democrats hope so

MIAMI — Lily Kalandjian, a 19-year-old University of Florida junior, was checking her social media Monday night when she got a notification about the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion suggesting the court will strike down Roe v. Wade.

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Mike Bianchi: NIL turns UF’s Billy Napier into an above-board Charley Pell

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Billy Napier addressed a sold-out crowd of Orlando Gator Boosters this past week at Full Sail University, he spoke about how he’s been studying the history of the University of Florida program since he took over as the head football coach in November.

Sports Illustrated

Florida Fires Women’s Soccer Coach After Complaints of Abuse

Tony Amato was hired just last year, but players complained about his treatment during the season.

Tribune News Service

An accurate COVID test in 30 seconds? It’s coming soon, researchers say

A new device from University of Florida researchers could offer highly accurate test results for COVID-19 in 30 seconds, dramatically improving convenience for activities such as large events or air travel.

Miami Herald

English professor sues UF, saying it stripped him of classes after criticizing COVID policy

A tenured University of Florida professor has sued the university’s president and three other administrators, alleging UF violated his free speech rights when it stripped him of his teaching assignments and barred him from walking onto the campus last fall after he criticized the school’s decision to conduct classes in…

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Hiring of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo violated UF procedures, faculty report says

TAMPA, Fla. — The University of Florida violated its own hiring procedures while bringing aboard Joseph Ladapo to a tenured position, according to a faculty committee report released Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

US graduate students protest against low pay while universities profit from their work

Student workers often earn ‘below the minimum living wage’ for helping teach courses and assisting with research

Tribune News Service

Florida dog rescues have little regulation, leaving consumers to discover new pet’s temperament

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — At one moment, Wesley, a 52-pound bull terrier, was resting peacefully with his head in Ariel Sackett’s lap. A short time later, with little warning, Wesley attacked, biting her right hand, right biceps and right calf.

Orlando Sentinel

Mike Bianchi: Gators’ new whiz-kid basketball coach Todd Golden finds safety in numbers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Scott Stricklin has a message for anyone who thinks Todd Golden doesn’t have the résumé or credentials to be the University of Florida’s new basketball coach.

Reason

Profs Get Preliminary Injunction against University of Florida

Federal judge issues a strongly worded opinion on Florida's conflict of interest policy

Reason

The Academic Freedom Podcast #10 on the University of Florida

A conversation with two members of Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Academic Freedom

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