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UF study: Live oak trees struggle for survival in growth areas

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The majestic live oak is losing its battle for survival to suburban sprawl and the encroachment of taller trees, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Thursday, September 28, 2006.

Astronomers discover two new planets, both among the hottest ever

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered two new planets outside our solar system, both extremely close to their stars and thus among the hottest ever found.

Filed under Astronomy, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

Energy does grow on trees

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Road warriors, it may be time to hug a tree. In a few years, you could find yourself filling your gas tank with ethanol derived from specially bred black cottonwood trees — and at prices not seen since the 1990s.

Filed under Agriculture, Research, Sciences on Thursday, September 14, 2006.