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Engineers: Efficient organic LEDs a step toward better lights

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For those who love “green” compact fluorescent bulbs but hate their cold light, here’s some good news: Researchers are closer to flipping the switch on cheaper, richer LED-type room lighting.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Research on Tuesday, December 23, 2008.

Engineers: Wireless crib monitor keeps tabs on baby’s breathing

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Radar — the technology that tracks enemy bombers and hurricanes — is now being employed to detect another danger: when babies stop breathing.

Filed under Engineering, Family, Research, Sciences, Technology on Tuesday, December 2, 2008.