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As Internet Speeds Ahead, Florida’s Major Metropolitan Areas Fall Behind, UF Study Finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s major cities have slipped further behind in the race for high-speed Internet access, a trend that impacts residents’ and companies’ ability to take advantage of burgeoning Internet services such as video conferencing.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences, Technology on Thursday, December 21, 2000.

‘Eyebotic’ Shows Promise As A New Navigation Aid For The Blind

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Think of it as an electronic seeing-eye dog.

Filed under Engineering, Research on Thursday, December 7, 2000.

NASA To UF: Improve Space Technology With Earth In Mind

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — NASA has a dual mission for University of Florida scientists and engineers: Come up with technologies that help astronauts survive extended stays in space — and offer environmental benefits here on Earth.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Research, Sciences on Wednesday, October 18, 2000.

Officials Give Nod To UF Particle Accelerator Project

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A two-day review of University of Florida physicists’ work on one of the largest scientific collaborations in history has left federal officials pleased with the researchers’ progress.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences on Thursday, October 12, 2000.

UF Research: Rip Currents May Hang Around For Weeks, Months

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Rip currents appear to persist for weeks or even months at the same places along the shore, although they become dangerously strong only under certain conditions, according to new research by University of Florida coastal engineers.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Research on Friday, September 29, 2000.

Univs. Of Florida, Chicago To Lead Way For Ultra-powerful Computer Data Grid

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Universities of Florida and Chicago will lead an $11.9 million initiative that will lay the groundwork for a computer data grid of unprecedented speed and power, the National Science Foundation announced today.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences, Technology on Wednesday, September 13, 2000.

UF Technique Detects Tiny, Potentially Harmful Airborne Particles

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida professor has found a way to detect and identify extremely low levels of air pollution, a step that comes as concerns mount over the health impacts of breathing in small particles.

Filed under Engineering, Research on Thursday, September 7, 2000.

UF Researchers: Technique Cuts Pollution From Burning Treated Wood

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida research team has developed a new technique to reduce toxic pollution from incinerating pesticide-treated wood, a development that comes amid growing national debate over how to safely dispose of the wood.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, August 17, 2000.

UF Engineer: New Method Predicts Severity Of Hurricane-Driven Waves

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As Hurricane Alberto churns in the open Atlantic, a University of Florida coastal engineering professor says he has developed a new method to more accurately estimate the severity of waves near shore during hurricanes.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Research on Wednesday, August 9, 2000.

UF-Developed Paper Recycling Method Could Benefit Forests, Industry

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An ink-removal technique developed by University of Florida researchers opens the door for paper plants to save trees and enhance profits by recycling more types of paper more cheaply than possible with current methods.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Research on Friday, July 28, 2000.