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Astronomers Capture “Stellar Sonogram” Of A Star In The Making

GAINESVILLE — A University of Florida astronomer is part of an international team that has captured the first images of the very earliest stages of a “dark cloud” — the coldest astronomical object in the universe — becoming a new star and planetary system.

Filed under Research, Family, Florida, Sciences on Tuesday, July 13, 1999.

Golfers and Wildlife Can Share Habitat, UF Conservationsts Say

TALLAHASSEE—As wildlife habitat disappears, golf courses are becoming important conservation areas and can be landscaped to keep both wildlife and people happy, University of Florida conservationists say.

Filed under Research, Environment, Agriculture on Friday, July 9, 1999.

Wrong Moves Can Be Deadly With Lightning, UF Experts Say

GAINESVILLE - With summer thunderstorms once again in full swing, University of Florida researchers are reminding those playing or working outdoors to be wary of the deadly lightning that comes with them.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Florida, Sciences on Wednesday, July 7, 1999.

Lightning Experiment May Help Better Protect Airplanes

GAINESVILLE — An experiment aimed at gathering new information about what occurs at ground zero of a lightning strike may lead to more effective lightning protection for airplanes, University of Florida researchers say.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Florida, Sciences on Wednesday, July 7, 1999.

Of Pins, Needles And Pets: UF Hires New Veterinary Acupuncturist

GAINESVILLE—When conventional drug therapy couldn’t help her arthritic collie, Pat Green tried one last option: the pins and needles of veterinary acupuncture.

Filed under Research, Health, Veterinary on Friday, July 2, 1999.

Beyond Zapping The Leftovers

GAINESVILLE — One microwave in David Clark’s laboratory can top temperatures of 2,900 degrees Fahrenheit, while another can focus a beam of energy on a dime-sized target.

Filed under Research on Thursday, July 1, 1999.