September 2000 Archive

Who Eats Beef? Consumption Depends On Age, Education, UF Study Shows

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers at the University of Florida have uncovered several links between beef consumption and factors such as education level, age and family size.

Filed under Environment, Health, Research on Thursday, September 14, 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.

New UF Course Aimed At Reducing Florida’s Divorce Rate

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— With the Sunshine State having one of the highest divorce rates in the nation, University of Florida researchers have developed a class they say will give the newly betrothed the foundation they need to stay hitched.

Filed under Family, Florida, Research on Friday, September 8, 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 Study: Patients Want More Culturally Sensitive Health Care

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A UF study of culturally sensitive health care from the patient’s viewpoint has uncovered some different perspectives that can be used to help doctors be more sensitive and ultimately provide better care.

Filed under Health, Research on Friday, September 1, 2000.