Gymnastics is not for the faint of heart. The sport pushes gymnasts to their limits and forces them to reimagine their ideas of pressure. But for Leah Clapper, it’s been her whole life. … Read moreBalancing act

For years, Chris DiScenza was a teacher and children’s science outreach coordinator. But when the COVID-19 pandemic forced him outside the classroom and inside his own home, he started to turn his science into an art business instead … Read moreWhen science becomes art

Carl Van Ness is “a walking UF encyclopedia” and the “Tom Brady of all archivists,” according to his colleagues. But the UF historian will retire in June, leaving behind an almost 40-year legacy … Read more“Preserving something for posterity”

These coffee shops fuel Gainesville. But which cafe supplies a blend above the rest? … Read moreCaffeine supreme

With their passive reputation, tortoises are loving, excitable pets, running up to visitors and wiggling happily at shell scratches. As more owners opt to adopt tortoises, they must overcome the greatest challenge of all – human ignorance … Read moreYour passive reptile