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UF “hurricane house” shows little damage after direct hit by Hurricane Frances

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Built to withstand winds of more the 140 miles per hour, the University of Florida’s “hurricane house” survived Hurricane Frances when the eye of the storm passed through St. Lucie County.

Filed under Research, Environment on Tuesday, September 14, 2004.

Scientists: burrowing owls use dung to “fish” for beetles

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An old adage says you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. But the burrowing owl has come up with another alternative: manure.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, September 1, 2004.