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UF experts encourage butterfly watching to take wing with new publications

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Butterfly lovers used to catch and collect the insects, but in recent years, just watching them has become popular — and University of Florida experts say it could boost scientific research and economic development.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

Florida consumer confidence rises as residents adjust to bad economy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians made huge gains in August, rising six points to 67 from its revised July index, suggesting a turning point as state residents come to grips with the bleak economic picture, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.

UF helps Florida utilities assess impact of wind on power lines

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With Tropical Storm Fay bearing down on Florida, thousands of residents are likely to be faced with power outages that are both disruptive and costly.

Filed under Florida, Research on Monday, August 18, 2008.

Florida mosquito populations are booming, but diseases aren’t

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sometimes, the tiny vampires cover Alan Curtis’ legs in writhing black. Other times, only a few come for a nibble.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Health, Research on Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

Researchers find cancer-inhibiting compound under the sea

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers have discovered a marine compound off the coast of Key Largo that inhibits cancer cell growth in laboratory tests, a finding they hope will fuel the development of new drugs to better battle the disease.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Health, Research on Thursday, August 7, 2008.