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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although its link to a near-epidemic honeybee die-off has not been demonstrated, researchers have unraveled a bizarre love-hate triangle of bees, yeast and an invasive species of beetle that has been wrecking hives around the globe.

The Powell Family Structures and Materials Laboratory will be formally dedicated in a ceremony at the facility in UF’s Eastside campus. The building completion signifies a major step as part of the revitalization effort along Waldo Road.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It’s potentially the biggest mystery in natural science today, and finding answers means more than saving our honey supply.

WHAT: Gator Day 2007
WHEN: Wednesday, April 11
WHERE: Capitol Building, Tallahassee
BACKGROUND: Gator Day is the University of Florida’s annual showcase during the legislative session, and activities are scheduled throughout the day on the Capitol’s Plaza Level, second, third and 22nd floors. This year’s event will feature:

appearances by television pioneer and 1969 UF graduate Bob Vila, [...]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — President George W. Bush’s recent meetings with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have brought increased attention to relations between the two countries, particularly with respect to continuing trade negotiations.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With this summer’s hurricane season predicted to be another active one, the following University of Florida sources are available to speak to the news media about a variety of storm- and hurricane-related topics.

The Charles R. Perry Construction Yard will be formally dedicated to the University of Florida in a ceremony presided over by UF President Bernie Machen. The yard has UF’s first green roof, a sustainable structure that also will be used for research.

A celebration of the University of Florida men’s basketball team’s national championship. All Gator fans can enjoy video highlights, the Gator band and cheerleaders. Head coach Billy Donovan will address the crowd.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicting a dramatic increase in extreme weather, rising sea levels, acidic oceans and deadly heat waves around the world has drawn heavy attention from the media and public alike in recent weeks.