Posts Tagged ‘University of Florida’
U.S. shark attacks down, but more fatal abroad
U. FLORIDA (US) — Shark attacks in the U.S. declined in 2011, but worldwide fatalities reached a two-decade high. Continue…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 11:55 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Feb 6, 2012 16:31 - 1 Comment
Finally! A fungus that fights fire ants
U. FLORIDA (US) — After years of searching, scientists may have identified a fungus to control fire ant infestations. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 23, 2012 12:21 - 1 Comment
Like Lady Gaga, early primate favored claws
U. FLORIDA (US) — Our primate ancestors may have traded flat nails for raised claws in the name of function, much like pop icons Adele and Lady Gaga are doing today in the name of fashion. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 16, 2012 13:10 - 0 Comments
Some chilies trade heat for hardiness
U. WASHINGTON (US) — Wild chilies that grow in wet regions turn up the heat as a defense mechanism against a fungus that if left alone could destroy their seeds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 20, 2011 13:23 - 0 Comments
Mouth swab detects zinc deficiency
U. FLORIDA (US) — Newly discovered biomarkers allow for accurate measurement of human zinc by a simple blood test or mouth swab. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 15, 2011 11:18 - 3 Comments
Fastest-ever data transfer: 186 Gbps
CALTECH (US) — Researchers have set a new world record for data transfer, helping to usher in the next generation of high-speed network technology. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 13, 2011 12:37 - 0 Comments
Night lights pinpoint disease outbreaks
PRINCETON (US) — Researchers are using satellite images of nighttime lights to keep tabs on disease hotspots in developing nations. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 14, 2011 12:31 - 3 Comments
All-over pains predict jaw disorders
U. BUFFALO (US) — People who develop jaw problems known as TMD exhibit specific traits, including more trauma to the jaw, more limitations and noises in the jaw, more headaches, and generally worse medical status. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Oct 28, 2011 10:37 - 0 Comments
Corn for ethanol: Divide and conquer
PURDUE (US) — Researchers have discovered a more efficient method to process corn stover to make cellulosic ethanol—based on the fact that the residue’s distinct parts—the rind, pith, and leaves—break down in different ways. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 25, 2011 11:34 - 2 Comments
Hybrid grapefruit safe for prescription meds
U. FLORIDA (US) — A new citrus hybrid may make it possible for people taking certain medications to add the taste of grapefruit back into their diets without the risk of complications. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 3, 2011 6:00 - 0 Comments
One-dose contraceptive for cats
U. FLORIDA (US) — A single dose of a contraceptive vaccine can make most female cats infertile for several years. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 21, 2011 10:29 - 3 Comments
Florida: No. 1 in world for invasive reptiles
U. FLORIDA (US) — Florida has the world’s worst invasive amphibian and reptile problem, with 137 non-native species introduced into the state between 1863 and 2010. (more…)
Top Stories - Sep 19, 2011 10:22 - 0 Comments
Big croc shared river with 42-foot snake
U. FLORIDA (US) — A new 20-foot extinct crocodile species discovered in the same Colombian coal mine may have given Titanoboa, the world’s largest snake, a run for its money. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 9, 2011 10:26 - 0 Comments
Parents’ drinking raises DUI risk for kids
U. FLORIDA (US) — Parents who drink, even moderately, may increase the risk their children will grow up and drive under the influence as adults. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 8, 2011 9:56 - 1 Comment
Sex hormones determine finger length
U. FLORIDA (US) — Sex hormones present in early embryonic development determine finger length, a finding that scientists say may offer clues to the origin of behavior and disease. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 24, 2011 9:41 - 0 Comments
Fingernails are 55 million years old
U. FLORIDA (US) — Nails on fingers and toes first appeared at the same time as a 200,000-year global warming event 55 million years ago, giving modern primates better agility and the ability to grasp. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 4, 2011 14:36 - 0 Comments
Do painkiller risks outweigh rewards?
U. FLORIDA (US) — A new study finds a doubling of deaths among people who have both hypertension and coronary artery disease and have used NSAIDs to treat chronic pain. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Aug 1, 2011 10:57 - 0 Comments
Tundra fires may speed climate change
U. FLORIDA (US) — After a 10,000-year absence, wildfires have returned to the Arctic tundra, and new findings raise concerns the fires could accelerate the release of carbon into the atmosphere. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 18, 2011 15:34 - 0 Comments
Proteins may pave way to cow vaccine
U. FLORIDA (US) — Genetic analysis may hold the key to finding an effective vaccine against a tick-borne pathogen that costs the U.S. cattle industry as much as $300 million a year. (more…)
