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Hurricane Experts Gather To Discuss Lessons Learned From Destruction

GAINESVILLE — As residents along the Atlantic Coast keep a wary eye on Hurricane Bertha, experts from around the country are trying to analyze the lessons learned from last year’s destructive storm season — the busiest in more than 60 years.

Filed under Architecture, Engineering, Florida, Research on Thursday, July 11, 1996.

UF Data Base To Give Monumental Help Around The World

GAINESVILLE — Monuments around the world that have been damaged by war, neglect and pollution are the focus of restoration and preservation efforts through a data base developed at the University of Florida.

Filed under Architecture, Arts, Research on Monday, June 10, 1996.

Areas Facing Radon Danger Unlikely To Adopt New Prevention Measures

GAINESVILLE—Florida has new building standards to keep radon from seeping into homes, but areas that face the greatest threat from the gas likely will not adopt the preventive measures, says a researcher who helped develop them.

Filed under Architecture, Engineering, Environment, Research on Thursday, May 2, 1996.

UF Conference To Offer Researchers A Close Look At Hidden Sites

GAINESVILLE—Satellite radar imagery is giving scientists a first-ever look at ancient cultures, some buried beneath dense jungle or tons of sand.

Filed under Architecture, Natural History, Research on Friday, April 12, 1996.