January 1997 Archive

New System Could Help Control Fires In Florida Forests

GAINESVILLE—Smokey Bear is getting some high-tech help from University of Florida researchers in his quest to prevent forest fires.

Filed under Environment, Research on Thursday, January 30, 1997.

UF Researchers Test Massage Therapy For Treatment Of Chronic Sickle Cell Pain

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—University of Florida physicians hope the healing power of hands and a healthy dose of relaxation will help people who suffer from the debilitating pain associated with sickle cell disease.

Filed under Health, Research on Wednesday, January 29, 1997.

UF Professor Goes Back To The Future With “Star Wars”

GAINESVILLE — With the 1977 blockbuster “Star Wars” returning to the wide screen Friday, ardent fans of the film wonder if a new generation of movie-goers will embrace its old-fashioned story and mix of special effects with the same enthusiasm as original audiences.

Filed under Arts, Family, Research on Wednesday, January 29, 1997.

UF Researcher: Students And Teachers Benefit From Longer Relationship

GAINESVILLE — Middle schools where students stay with the same teachers for two or three years at a time foster better learning and even better discipline, a University of Florida study shows.

Filed under Education, Family, Research on Tuesday, January 28, 1997.

UF Economist: Florida Consumer Confidence Hits Decade High

GAINESVILLE — Florida consumer confidence jumped this month to its highest level in more than seven years, thanks to long-awaited promotions and raises in the workplace, say University of Florida economists.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, January 28, 1997.

UF Researcher: Personality Type May Influence TV Viewing Choices

GAINESVILLE — An energetic salesman is more likely to watch “Hard Copy” after a tough day at work, while the stereotypical lazy brother-in-law might watch videos on MTV for hours on end.

Filed under Business, Family, Research on Friday, January 24, 1997.

Barn Owls May Help Solve Everglades’ Rodent Problems

BELLE GLADE—To help rid the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) of destructive rodents, researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are hoping to increase the number of barn owls in South Florida.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, January 23, 1997.

UF Researchers Test Herpes Vaccine

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—University of Florida researchers and their counterparts at medical centers nationwide are testing a vaccine designed to stop the herpes virus dead in its tracks.

Filed under Health, Research on Wednesday, January 22, 1997.

UF Researcher: Future Health Care May Be Modeled After ATM Machines

GAINESVILLE — A byte may be better than a touch for some types of health care, says a University of Florida researcher who has shown that cyberspace may soon take the place of personal visits to the doctor.

Filed under Aging, Health, Research, Sciences on Friday, January 17, 1997.

State’s Youngest Master Gardener An Old Pro

FLORAL CITY—John Andrew Korycki had a special gift in mind on his 11th birthday and let his grandmother know she could bypass the toy stores and sporting goods shops.

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, January 16, 1997.