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Winners of 2017 Austin and Bullen Awards announced – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/winners-of-2017-austin-and-bullen-awards-announced/

The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2017 Austin Award and Bullen Award, given for student research and significant contributions to the development of museum collections and programs. Greg Stull received the Austin Award for his work on molecular botany and
His research with Florida Museum scientists Pam Soltis, distinguished professor of

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The evolution of hawkmoths’ sonar jamming – Research News

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In the 65-million-year-old arms race between bats and moths, some moth species rub their genitals to jam the calls of bats. Radar jamming is commonly used in human warfare, allowing pilots to render themselves invisible. By unraveling the evolution of hawkmoths’ similar defense, authors of the May 2
Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity worked with Jesse Barber, an assistant professor

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$4.7 million grant will fund catfish biodiversity research – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/4-7-million-grant-will-fund-catfish-biodiversity-research/

The National Science Foundation has awarded the Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida and four other institutions $4.7 million to discover and describe all catfish species worldwide. This grant is one of the first of its kind awarded by the foundation to study a group of
about 1,750 new species during the project,” said Page, who also is an affiliate professor

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Spotlight from the Calusa Heritage Trail – Randell Research Center

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/rrc/blog/trail-spotlight-ospery-fishing/

From the time of the Calusa and later historic fishing rancheros, to one of the earliest recreational fishing industries in the U.S., Pine Island Sound and surrounding waters have long supported some of the most ardent and resourceful fishing communities in Florida – including ospreys! Ospreys are o
their recovery.” says Randell Research Center Advisory Board Member and Ordway Professor

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Northern Mockingbird – Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating: 100 Years @FloridaMuseum

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Northern Mockingbirds live throughout the U.S. in both urban and rural environments. UF researchers recently discovered that these highly intelligent birds remember people who have threatened them in the past, and will attack if they see the same person again. Summary Northern Mockingbird (Mimus
Scott Robinson Katharine Ordway Professor of Ecosystem Conservation* Florida Museum

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New Earth systems institute to communicate environmental issues to Floridians – Research News

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The University of Florida has launched the Thompson Earth Systems Institute, an outreach-focused center that aims to advance public understanding of the most pressing environmental challenges in Florida and beyond. The Institute will communicate the university’s research discoveries about Earth s
dramatic ways,” said Bruce MacFadden, director of the institute, a UF distinguished professor

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Luna moths evolved long spinning tails to defend against bats – Research News

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In the cover of night, an unseen war between bats and moths has been raging for 60 million years—and a new study suggests the insects have evolved long tails as a defense. The collaborative work between University of Florida and Boise State University researchers is a first step in determining wh
against echolocating predators,” said lead study author Jesse Barber, an assistant professor

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UF receives $1.97 million NSF grant to develop paleontology network – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/uf-receives-1-97-million-nsf-grant-to-develop-paleontology-network/

With the goal of promoting life-long learning, University of Florida researchers will use a four-year, $1.97 million National Science Foundation grant to create a nationwide network of amateur and professional paleontologists. Fossil clubs across the country function independently and do not
experiences with digital scientific artifacts, said Kent Crippen, UF associate professor

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$2.7 million granted to study largest group of freshwater fish – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/2-7-million-granted-to-study-largest-group-of-freshwater-fish/

Florida Museum of Natural History researchers are leading a worldwide study to inventory the largest order of freshwater fishes with the help of a $2.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant, received during the summer of 2010, is part of the Planetary Biodiversity Inventor
Study co-investigator Jonathan Armbruster, an associate professor and curator of

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