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For bird watchers, UF launches internet bird monitoring program

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Binoculars, a notebook, a pen - no self-respecting bird watcher would be without them. Now birding enthusiasts can add another tool to their bag: the Internet.

Filed under Research, Technology, Environment on Wednesday, July 11, 2001.

UF develops radiation-targeting system to treat tumors but spare healthy tissue

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - University of Florida scientists have developed new technology to more precisely target radiation beams at cancerous tumors of the body’s internal organs, an advance they hope will improve cure rates and result in fewer side effects.

Filed under Research, Health on Friday, July 6, 2001.

UF scientists say global warming could spread mosquito

VERO BEACH, Fla. — Vanishing coastlines may not be the only peril in a global-warming world; disease-carrying Asian tiger mosquitoes may find the hotter temperatures to their liking and may show up in places they’ve never been seen before, according to new research published this week.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Thursday, July 5, 2001.