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UF researchers laser mapping WTC, Pentagon sites

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People who live and work in buildings surrounding the former site of the World Trade Center may feel safer once a unique project to precisely map the damage is completed, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Engineering on Wednesday, October 3, 2001.

NSF announces plan for universities to create global data grid

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Scientists at 40 universities and research institutions on four continents will get access to more computing power than currently available at the world’s top research centers under an ambitious initiative led by the University of Florida.

Filed under Research, Technology, Engineering on Tuesday, September 25, 2001.

UF-designed device cuts water runoff from vegetable farms

MYAKKA CITY, Fla. — When tree deaths began to exceed normal rates in Manatee County’s Flatford Swamp in 1998, environmentalists and Florida water managers suspected water runoff from nearby farms.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Florida on Tuesday, August 7, 2001.

UF research: undercharged A/C systems a common, costly problem

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the dog days of summer continue, lowering your electricity bills while staying cool and conserving energy may be easier than you think.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment on Tuesday, July 31, 2001.

With inspiration from biology, engineering smart appliances

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Think of it as “Wild Kingdom” meets “Home Improvement.”

Filed under Research, Engineering on Thursday, May 17, 2001.

Beach renourishment predictions “reasonably” accurate, study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coastal communities considering spending millions on renourishing beaches often want assurance their investment won’t wash out with a few big storms.

Filed under Research, Engineering on Friday, April 20, 2001.

For Citrus Farms In A Drought, A Wireless System To Save Water

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A computer-controlled irrigation system has the potential to reduce water consumption in drought-stricken Florida’s thirsty citrus farms.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment, Florida, Sciences on Wednesday, March 14, 2001.

Seeing Promise At UF, Dupont Donates Rights To New Technology

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An unusual donation from DuPont to the University of Florida could turn a bright idea into a better way to make a crucial ingredient in drugs and agricultural products.

Filed under Research, Engineering on Thursday, March 1, 2001.

The Latest In Solar Tech: A Generator That Doubles As A Refrigerator

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A network of steel pipes and tanks tucked behind a small building at the University of Florida could lead to a new method of creating two seemingly unrelated products — electricity and refrigeration — by tapping into the power of the sun.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment on Wednesday, February 21, 2001.

Florida Researchers Make Gains Toward Practical Semiconductor Switch

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If you’ve ever lost a computer file when the power died, you know California isn’t the only state with an electricity problem.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Sciences on Monday, February 12, 2001.