{"id":681,"date":"2012-07-19T15:17:56","date_gmt":"2012-07-19T19:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.171.92.38\/~physics\/?page_id=681"},"modified":"2020-07-23T17:19:57","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T21:19:57","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/physics\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Vatican Astronomer\u00a0Visits America\u2019s Space University<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Brother Guy J.\u00a0Consolmango, S.J.,\u00a0astronomer and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation,\u00a0shared insight on astronomy,\u00a0exploration\u00a0and scientific discovery\u00a0during his recent visit to UCF.\u00a0 Written by: Emily Dougherty…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Bold, Relentless, Rising: Meet UCF\u2019s 2026 Reach for the Stars Honorees<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Big ideas don\u2019t wait \u2014 and neither do the researchers behind them. The 2026 Reach for the Stars honorees \u2014 six UCF assistant professors \u2014…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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College of Sciences Inspires Curiosity\u00a0at\u00a0Spark STEM Fest\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Through hands-on activities and demos, the College of Sciences connected its research with the Central Florida Community.  Written by: Ryan Fox | Published: February 27, 2026  Innovation met curiosity as the…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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UCF Study Explores Formation of Spider-Like Features on Jupiter\u2019s Moon Europa and Potential for Life<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

From Europa to other icy moons, scientists are studying how surface features form and what they might reveal about the potential for life. In a…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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UCF Launches 1st Planetary and Space Sciences Ph.D. Program in Florida<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Born from the challenge of the Space Race, UCF was created to transform imagination into innovation and prepare people to launch humanity beyond its limits.…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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UCF First-Generation Student Is Finding Her Place in Space<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Science Behind Star Formation: UCF Professor Studying D2H+ Ions in Extreme Conditions<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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UCF Physics Professor Works to Uncover the Universe\u2019s History, One Rock at a Time<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Interdisciplinary Collaboration through College of Sciences and CREOL Faculty Grows Opportunities for STEM Students\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A new program, funded by a National Science Foundation grant, will holistically support academically high achieving students with financial barriers on their journey to commencement.\u00a0…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Interdisciplinary Research Leads to Promising Results for Future Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Treatment\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Researchers discover a more effective peptide-based treatment that targets aggregation of harmful amyloid beta proteins.   Written by: Emily Dougherty | Published: September 19, 2025  Interdisciplinary…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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College of Sciences Researcher Partners with Planetary Science Institute to Publish First Comprehensive Book on Centaurs<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The new publication aims to shape the next decade of planetary science research. Written by: Emily Dougherty | Published: August 27, 2025\u00a0 Maria Womack, a…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Order of Pegasus Alumna Turned Childhood Curiosity into STEM Advocacy\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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