University of Florida News

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It will huff, and puff, and blow the house in — but only for research purposes.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It may not go “bzzzzzzt” but it does kill bugs — with less potential harm to the environment and people than traditional bug zappers.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A project being completed within the next few weeks to map California’s San Andreas Fault could bring the dream of forecasting earthquakes a bit closer to reality.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A flash of light, a boom of thunder, a puff of smog?
Researchers have long known that lightning produces lots of nitrogen oxide. Power plants and cars also give off the gas, which is a big ingredient in smog.
Now, engineering researchers have made the first direct measurements of the amount of nitrogen oxide [...]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new national research center led by the University of Florida will explore technologies that could revolutionize high-performance computing, a field crucial in areas of science ranging from space exploration to weather forecasting to medicine.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida engineering student Maria Palazuelos is working on nanotechnology, but she’s not seeking a better sunscreen, tougher golf club or other product — the focus of many engineers in the field.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Microwave ovens may be good for more than just zapping the leftovers; they may also help protect your family.