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Broomstick challenge declared to be nothing but a myth

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor • Feb 12, 2020

You might’ve heard about a tweet that claimed NASA said Monday was the only day you could make your broom stand up due to the Earth’s gravitational pull. But, if you tried the challenge yourself and...

On The Horizon: UNF’s New Observatory

Kristina Smith • Apr 22, 2019

In the next few weeks, students should keep an eye on the physics building for a change in the skyline. Come May 2019, an observatory dome will be installed on the roof of the physics building. This...

Professor Profile: Chris Kelso studies dark matter

Brenda Zelaya • Nov 26, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_lGghNWFu4 Decorating a room with glow-in-the-dark stars that adhere to the ceiling, having “Back to the Future” as a favorite movie, and watching science fiction...

Big research money for tiny research project

Alex Wilson • Sep 25, 2015

National Science Foundation issues research grant to three UNF professors from the physics and chemistry department.

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The tiny frontier: nanoscience at UNF

Christian Ayers • Aug 25, 2015

Thanks to a group of dedicated scientists, UNF is a hotbed of activity for a field where small machines have a huge impact.

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UF’s next president could be John Delaney

Andrea Aribe • Jun 15, 2012

By Andrea Aribe Before the University of Florida’s search for a new president begins, one possible candidate was considered: University of North Florida President John Delaney. Current UF President...

Chemistry, physics department split like an atom

Spinnaker • Oct 27, 2009

The two separate departments are now better organized As UNF grows, so must its departments, the UNF Physics Department Chair James Garner said. Garner used to be the chemistry and physics department...