GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Maya were talented astronomers, religiously intense in their observations of the sun, moon and planets. Now, new research shows something in the heavens may have influenced their culture and ultimately helped bring about their demise.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Think of it as “Wild Kingdom” meets “Home Improvement.”
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-Shands HealthCare announced today that Timothy Goldfarb has accepted the position of chief executive officer effective Aug. 13. Goldfarb will be responsible for charting the strategic direction for Shands HealthCare.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The nation’s blood supply is a precious commodity. But the gift of life is in limited stock, and what exists comes at a price — millions of dollars in annual health-care costs. Patients themselves may pay a physical fee, as repeated transfusions increase their risk of infection or allergic reactions.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Grape growers battling a disease that causes millions of dollars in losses each year — and also prevents the cultivation of popular grape varieties in the Southeast — may soon be able to turn to genetically modified plants that resist the disease.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Windows that change from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button — and greeting cards that display flashing messages — may not be far in the future, thanks to research at a University of Florida chemistry lab.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A lesson in the importance of customer service could help the construction industry better satisfy the demands of increasingly savvy customers, according to a new University of Florida study.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will confer its first posthumous degree during commencement ceremonies for more than 6,400 graduates Saturday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Whether you’ve dreaded the bite of the dentist’s drill, the viselike contractions of childbirth or the crushing pressure of a heart attack, one thing’s certain: Pain is commonly feared yet in many ways poorly understood.