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Newfound Quasar Wins Title: “Most Distant In The Universe”

GAINESVILLE — If Guinness had a Book of Cosmic Records, a newly discovered quasar in the constellation Cetus would certainly deserve prominent mention. Scientific readings show “RD J030117+002025″ easily skates past the previous record holder as one of the earliest known structures ever to form in the universe.

Filed under Research, Florida, Sciences, Astronomy on Friday, February 18, 2000.

UF Researcher’s Work To Result In New, Lower Temperature Scale

GAINESVILLE — The blue numbers on the thermometer are about to extend to a new low, thanks to the work of a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Florida, Sciences on Tuesday, February 15, 2000.

To Save Rare Stingrays, UF Researcher Turns To Native Florida Species

GAINESVILLE — Only a few of the world’s stingrays venture into freshwater, and most are threatened by overfishing, pollution or both.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Sciences on Thursday, February 10, 2000.