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Internet bridges gap for rural residents who need anti-smoking programs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Internet may soon join nicotine chewing gum, the patch and behavioral counseling as a remedy for tobacco addiction, says a University of Florida researcher who participated in a study of rural residents using their computers to kick the habit.

Filed under Health, Research, Technology on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.

UF program to change risky behaviors could save taxpayer dollars

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tech-savvy young people will receive a prescription for healthier living before they actually see the doctor, says a University of Florida professor whose team is developing a laptop program for use in the waiting room.

Filed under Economic Impact, Health, Research, Technology on Monday, November 16, 2009.

UF wins award for excellence in technology commercialization

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Tech Connect, a part of the University of Florida Office of Technology Licensing, has received an award from a national organization for its role in the creation of high-tech companies, jobs and private investments in Florida.

Filed under Business, Economic Impact, Florida, Research, Technology on Wednesday, October 21, 2009.

UF receives $12.2 million to establish national network of scientists

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Imagine a Web site like Facebook, but instead of using it to share videos or post quizzes like “What ’80s song are you?” scientists could scour a national network of researchers, only a few mouse clicks separating them from information needed for a scientific breakthrough.

Filed under Health, Research, Technology on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

Beyond the iPhone: Orlando conference to offer peek at computing future

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — We can find cheap gas or seek out friends. We can track flights or rate restaurants.
But those and other multiplying “apps” for smart phones are only the crest of a wave of smart clothing, toys and tools that will reshape everyday life, just as portable wireless technology has reshaped human interactions [...]

Filed under Business, Engineering, Research, Technology on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

Engineering researchers: Supercomputer fastest of its type in world

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A supercomputer named Novo-G described by its lead designer as likely the most powerful computer of its kind in the world became operational this week at the University of Florida.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Technology on Thursday, July 23, 2009.

Online classes can save schools money, expand learning time for K-12 students

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research at the University of Florida predicts more public school students in kindergarten through 12th grade will take classes online, have longer school days and more of them in the next decade. Academic performance should improve and schools could save money.

Filed under Education, Research, Technology on Monday, May 18, 2009.

Team of researchers achieves major step toward faster chips

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research findings could lead to faster, smaller and more versatile computer chips.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences, Technology on Thursday, May 7, 2009.