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UF Research: Rip Currents May Hang Around For Weeks, Months

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Rip currents appear to persist for weeks or even months at the same places along the shore, although they become dangerously strong only under certain conditions, according to new research by University of Florida coastal engineers.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment on Friday, September 29, 2000.

Univs. Of Florida, Chicago To Lead Way For Ultra-powerful Computer Data Grid

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Universities of Florida and Chicago will lead an $11.9 million initiative that will lay the groundwork for a computer data grid of unprecedented speed and power, the National Science Foundation announced today.

Filed under Research, Technology, Engineering, Sciences on Wednesday, September 13, 2000.

UF Technique Detects Tiny, Potentially Harmful Airborne Particles

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida professor has found a way to detect and identify extremely low levels of air pollution, a step that comes as concerns mount over the health impacts of breathing in small particles.

Filed under Research, Engineering on Thursday, September 7, 2000.