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Published: May 31 1996
GAINESVILLE —Although early civilizations did not clear land for convenience stores, strip malls or housing developments, they did change the land to suit their needs and overused natural resources long before the industrial revolution, archaeologists have shown.
Published: May 29 1996
GAINESVILLE—University of Florida medical researchers have found evidence to refute popular claims that bottle-feeding infants, instead of breastfeeding, is responsible for many cases of childhood diabetes.
Published: May 28 1996
GAINESVILLE — Reluctance to buy big-ticket items, brought on by job loss, fears of inflation and the lack of further reductions in interest rates, dampened consumer confidence this month, University of Florida economists reported today (May 28).
Published: May 24 1996
GAINESVILLE — In the wake of the busiest hurricane season in 60 years, it looks like 1996 will be a good year for Florida beaches after Legislators approved a record amount of funding for beach projects.
Published: May 23 1996
GAINESVILLE—Early record-breaking high temperatures in many parts of the nation could mean danger for elders and young children if precautions are not taken.
Published: May 22 1996
GAINESVILLE—Give a hen a midnight snack and she’ll lay eggs with stronger shells, University of Florida researchers have found.
Published: May 21 1996
GAINESVILLE — Many parents prefer the diversity and quality of public schools and would not send their children to private schools even if tuition were paid for, a University of Florida survey finds.
Published: May 17 1996
GAINESVILLE—Thanks to a very late and extremely cold winter this year, consumers will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the refreshing sensation of a mouthful of that traditional summer treat — the sweet and juicy watermelon.
Published: May 17 1996
GAINESVILLE—A new, cost-effective method of delivering potent cancer drugs to patients whose cancer has spread to the brain is enabling them to live four times longer, University of Florida researchers reported today (5/17).
Published: May 16 1996
GAINESVILLE–In a rapidly changing health-care system, fear strikes at the heart of many health professionals who are finding their specialized training does not meet new marketplace demands.
Published: May 14 1996
GAINESVILLE — American colleges and universities, long considered open and tolerant places, are bastions of hate and discrimination for many black students, says a University of Florida sociologist and co-author of a new book.
Published: May 9 1996
GAINESVILLE—A small, shiny fly that feeds on pesky house flies may help Florida’s poultry producers save thousands of dollars and squash complaints from their neighbors.
Published: May 6 1996
GAINESVILLE—A survey of nearly 200,000 American schoolchildren has revealed some sobering facts:
Published: May 3 1996
ORLANDO—Millions of older men who develop enlarged prostate glands can now choose an alternative to surgical procedures that require general anesthesia and often cause uncomfortable side effects.
Published: May 2 1996
GAINESVILLE —Moderate job growth should contribute to a favorable panorama for Florida’s economy over the next two years, according to the latest issue of “The Florida Outlook,” released today (5/2).
Published: May 2 1996
GAINESVILLE—Florida has new building standards to keep radon from seeping into homes, but areas that face the greatest threat from the gas likely will not adopt the preventive measures, says a researcher who helped develop them.
Published: May 1 1996
GAINESVILLE — Families and flashbulbs will be prevalent in Gainesville on Saturday as more than 3,200 of 4,750 graduating Gators take part in two commencement ceremonies at the University of Florida.