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World’s largest telescope to make first observations Friday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The world’s largest telescope will take its first peek into the heavens this week, ushering the University of Florida into the top ranks of the “big observers,” as one astronomy professor put it.

Filed under Astronomy, Engineering, Research on Monday, July 9, 2007.

UF scientists work to develop simple bladder cancer test

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have identified a set of proteins that appear to signal the presence of bladder cancer, a discovery they hope will lead to a simple, fast and noninvasive test that can detect the disease early.

Filed under Health, Research on Thursday, July 5, 2007.

Aggressive weed becoming a menace worse than kudzu, UF researcher says

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — And you thought kudzu was bad.

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, July 5, 2007.

UF survey: Most boaters speed through manatee conservation zones

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Caring but careless boaters are the greatest threat to Florida’s manatees, according to a new University of Florida study that caught more than half of boat drivers speeding through conservation zones despite their professed support for the endangered animals.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.