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For the future hydrogen economy, a tiny, self-powered sensor

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hydrogen has been called “the fuel of the future.” But the gas is invisible, odorless and explosive at high concentrations, posing a safety problem for hydrogen-powered cars, filling stations and other aspects of the so-called hydrogen economy.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences, Technology on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

New ‘Hurricane House’ opens to public May 26 at UF’s Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Built to withstand winds of more than 140 mph, the new “hurricane house” at the University of Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center will be dedicated May 25 and open to the public May 26, just days before the official start of the 2006 hurricane season.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, May 4, 2006.