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New Mathematical Model Explains Changing Patterns In Epidemics

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A simple, new mathematical model enables scientists to predict epidemics of infectious diseases such as measles.

Filed under Research, Health, Sciences on Thursday, January 27, 2000.

UF Research Suggests Widely Used Models May Under Predict Pollution

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research by a University of Florida professor suggests the complex computer models underlying regulations on pollution from cars and other sources in many of the nation’s largest cities may significantly underestimate pollution levels.

Filed under Research, Health, Engineering, Environment, Sciences on Monday, January 24, 2000.

Last Unidentified Sport Fish In North America Gets A Scientific Name

GAINESVILLE — This is no tall fish story. Scientists have identified a new species of bass, making the finned fighter likely the last game fish in North America to get a scientific name, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Natural History, Environment, Florida, Sciences on Wednesday, January 19, 2000.

Earthquake Anniversary A Reminder That Florida Not Quake-proof

GAINESVILLE — As a professor of geology and longtime director of the University of Florida’s seismic network, Doug Smith takes his share of calls about mysterious tremors that rattle someone’s windowpanes or set the neighborhood dogs barking.
In just about all the cases, Smith tracks the cause to something other than what callers usually swear was […]

Filed under Research, Florida, Sciences on Tuesday, January 11, 2000.