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New UF Web-Based Radio Network Debuts

GAINESVILLE—RadioSource.NET, a new Internet radio network designed for the general public and broadcast stations, will provide practical information on everything from tips on lawn care to advice on saving for retirement.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Thursday, August 31, 2000.

Quick Action Can Help Save Healthy Trees From Pine Beetle Attack

GAINESVILLE — With outbreaks of the Southern Pine Beetle occurring in Central Florida for the first time and more flare-ups of the destructive insect expected this fall, University of Florida experts say homeowners should act quickly to save their healthy trees.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Friday, August 25, 2000.

Snakes Alive! New UF Web Site Identifies Snakes In Florida, Southeast

GAINESVILLE — Homeowners who happen across the occasional dangerous-looking backyard snake and aren’t sure what to do about it can now seek help from a mouse — a computer mouse.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Friday, August 18, 2000.

UF Researchers: Technique Cuts Pollution From Burning Treated Wood

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida research team has developed a new technique to reduce toxic pollution from incinerating pesticide-treated wood, a development that comes amid growing national debate over how to safely dispose of the wood.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment, Florida on Thursday, August 17, 2000.

UF Researcher Says New Variety Of Mosquito Is Mild-Mannered

VERO BEACH—University of Florida entomologist George O’Meara has discovered a new variety of mosquito.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Thursday, August 10, 2000.

UF Engineer: New Method Predicts Severity Of Hurricane-Driven Waves

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As Hurricane Alberto churns in the open Atlantic, a University of Florida coastal engineering professor says he has developed a new method to more accurately estimate the severity of waves near shore during hurricanes.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment on Wednesday, August 9, 2000.