University of Florida News

GAINESVILLE — A mailbox-sized dampener designed by University of Florida engineers greatly reduces wind-driven vibration in traffic-signal poles, increasing their life span and stability.

GAINESVILLE — An economic calamity would have to rival Hollywood’s “Godzilla” and “Deep Impact” to crush the record-high confidence of Florida’s consumers, University of Florida economists report.

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida engineers are hoping to save taxpayers money by making more efficient and earth-friendly gas turbine engines for naval vessels and tanks, as well as helicopters and small power plants.

GAINESVILLE — It’s quiet, invisible and maddeningly complex.

GAINESVILLE — Florida residents will get a preview of what some automakers see as the successor to the internal combustion engine when University of Florida researchers begin touring the state’s cities in a rare, fuel cell-powered bus late this year.

GAINESVILLE — The 90s may be remembered for the resurgence of the states, not a federal government mired in politics or scandals, says a University of Florida researcher.

GAINESVILLE — Militia groups have the weapons, explosives — and a surprising degree of education — to back up their threats of increased violence as the new millennium approaches, says a University of Florida researcher who infiltrated the movement.

GAINESVILLE — Shorefront development does not appear to influence how fast beaches recover naturally after hurricanes, an ongoing University of Florida study has found.

GAINESVILLE — A state-of-the-art laser mapping system could save the state millions of dollars in surveying expenses and dramatically accelerate Florida’s efforts to rebuild its beaches after major hurricanes, say two University of Florida professors.