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Bacteria can aid toxic environmental cleanups, may boost ag production, UF researchers report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Remarkable bacteria that resist arsenic could greatly enhance cleanups of toxic environments and potentially boost agricultural production, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Tuesday, October 4, 2011.

UF study finds modest rise in Florida’s consumer confidence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence index rose this month to 64, up three points from a revised mark of 61 in August, which was only two points higher than the record low of 59 set in June 2008, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, September 27, 2011.

UF-led study: Invasive amphibians, reptiles in Florida outnumber world

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida has the world’s worst invasive amphibian and reptile problem, and a new 20-year study led by a University of Florida researcher verifies the pet trade as the No. 1 cause of the species’ introductions.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Thursday, September 15, 2011.

Mosquito threat emerges as season peaks, UF researchers report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance, they’re also an economic and health concern, say University of Florida researchers.

Filed under Agriculture, Florida, Health, Research on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

Dip in Florida consumer confidence points toward recession

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians decreased to a near-record low in August, according to a new University of Florida survey. This month’s mark of 62 is only three points higher than the record-low 59 set in June 2008.
“Although none of the index components were at record lows, the combined decrease in confidence across [...]

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

UF researchers use acoustic tools to detect underground insects that attack grapes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers are finding new ways to thwart crop-devouring pests — by being good listeners.

Filed under Florida, Research on Monday, August 29, 2011.

UF research funding at $619 million with IFAS up 25 percent

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research awards to University of Florida faculty totaled $619 million in 2011, thanks in part to a banner year for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, which brought in nearly $127 million, a 25 percent increase over 2010.

Filed under Business, Economic Impact, Florida, Research on Thursday, August 25, 2011.

Florida real estate markets slip amid economic worries, political infighting

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Economic worries and continued acrimony among lawmakers have claimed yet another casualty: The outlook for real estate markets in Florida declined slightly through the second quarter of 2011, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Filed under Business, Florida, Politics, Research on Thursday, August 11, 2011.

UF study finds artificial reefs are economic boon; enjoy widespread public support

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A newly released University of Florida study of artificial reef use in six southwest Florida counties shows the structures lure a lot more than fish.

Filed under Business, Economic Impact, Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, August 4, 2011.

Geographic analysis offers new insight into coral disease spread

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the last 30 years, more than 90 percent of the reef-building coral responsible for maintaining major marine habitats and providing a natural barrier against hurricanes in the Caribbean has disappeared because of a disease of unknown origin.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Thursday, July 28, 2011.