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UF study: World shark attacks dipped in 2005, part of long-term trend

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Assertive and even aggressive human behavior could explain why shark attacks worldwide dipped last year, continuing a five-year downward trend in close encounters with the oceanic predators, new University of Florida research suggests.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Monday, February 13, 2006.

UF engineer develops tiny, easily mass-produced motion sensor

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida engineer is the latest researcher to design a tiny, easy-to-manufacture motion sensor, a development that could help popularize the sensors as standard equipment in personal electronics, medical devices and other applications.

Filed under Environment, Research, Technology on Thursday, February 9, 2006.

Manure matters: UF waste management system produces energy, protects environment and stops annoying odors

HAGUE, Fla. — As the nation looks to agriculture for renewable fuels from crops and other sources, University of Florida researchers have developed a manure management system that produces energy, saves valuable nutrients for fertilizer, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and stops offensive odors.

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Research on Thursday, February 2, 2006.