UF Researchers Adapt Space-Age Technology To Citrus Farming
GAINESVILLE — Facing stiff competition from countries with cheap labor and few regulations, Florida citrus growers are battling for market share.
Engineering Archive
Energy-Saving Air Conditioners Could Provide Taxpayer Relief
GAINESVILLE — University of Florida researchers seeking to trim air-conditioning costs in large buildings have found new techniques they say could save taxpayers and consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
New Dive Platform Aimed At Shaving Vital Microseconds In Competition
GAINESVILLE — The start looks perfect, but the coach isn’t pleased.
UF Chemistry Study Could Mean Major Reduction In Polyester Costs
GAINESVILLE — Say polyester and most people conjure up images of flashy leisure suits and trendy discos from the 70s. The truth is, polyester has other applications that are valuable in today’s society, and research designed to educate graduate students in chemistry at the University of Florida could one day be used to make polyester at half the current cost.
New Software Allows Consumers To Try Before Buying On The Web
GAINESVILLE — A software building block to help put virtual products on the World Wide Web, where they will look and behave like the real thing, is being released later this month by a team of University of Florida researchers.