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UF’s ‘SubjuGator’ begins competing today in robo-sub contest

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As technicians maneuver remotely operated vehicles to try to stem the Gulf gusher, the next generation — submarines that perform missions on their own with no human control — will be in the spotlight in California.

Filed under Engineering, Research on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.

UF researchers win green energy stimulus funds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida engineering researcher has received $1 million in federal stimulus funds for a research project aimed at developing small refrigeration systems powered by solar energy or waste heat.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Saeed Moghaddam’s project was among 43 green energy projects funded with $92 million in stimulus [...]

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Research on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

Lightning researchers receive $9.8 million defense agency grant

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Just in time for Florida’s summer lightning season, a $9.8 million grant will greatly expand research operations at the University of Florida and Florida Institute of Technology International Center for Lightning Research and Testing.

Filed under Engineering, Research on Monday, June 28, 2010.

UF engineering researcher: Cell phones could double as night vision devices

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Call it Nitelite: The newest app for cell phones might be night vision.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, May 4, 2010.

Rx for health: Engineers design pill that signals it has been swallowed

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Call them tattletale pills.

Filed under Engineering, Health, Research on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

Engineers: Weak laser can ignite nanoparticles, with exciting possibilities

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida engineering researchers have found they can ignite certain nanoparticles using a low-power laser, a development they say opens the door to a wave of new technologies in health care, computing and automotive design.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

UF researcher maps how age, gender can affect risk to radiation exposure

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Doctors have a clearer picture than ever before of how much radiation reaches sensitive tissues during routine X-rays and similar imaging, thanks to sophisticated models of the human body being developed at the University of Florida.

Filed under Engineering, Health, Research on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

Water may not run uphill, but it practically flies off new surface

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Engineering researchers have crafted a flat surface that refuses to get wet. Water droplets skitter across it like ball bearings tossed on ice.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences on Wednesday, February 24, 2010.

Engineers: New sensor could help treat, combat diabetes, other diseases

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A tiny new sensor could provide fresh, inexpensive diagnosis and treatment methods for people suffering from a variety of diseases.

Filed under Engineering, Health, Research on Thursday, January 21, 2010.

Lightning-produced radiation a potential health concern for air travelers

Scientists say incidents are likely rare and more research is needed
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New information about lightning-emitted X-rays, gamma rays and high-energy electrons during thunderstorms is prompting scientists to raise concerns about the potential for airline passengers and crews to be exposed to harmful levels of radiation.
Scientists at the Florida Institute of Technology, University of [...]

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences on Monday, December 7, 2009.