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Scientists build ‘roach motel’ for nasty bugs of the bacterial variety

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The vacancy sign is on, but the lowlifes who check in never check out.

Filed under Environment, Health, Research on Monday, November 24, 2008.

Climate change opens new avenue for spread of invasive plants

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Plants that range northward because of climate change may be better at defending themselves against local enemies than native plants.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Wednesday, November 19, 2008.

Zoologists: Sea snakes seek out freshwater to slake thirst

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sea snakes may slither in saltwater, but they sip the sweet stuff.

Filed under Environment, Research, Sciences on Thursday, November 6, 2008.