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Students rely on energy drinks to provide necessary energy for the day, but too much caffeine can be bad for a person's health.
Read More »Florida Organic Growers sponsors petition for 2012 Farm Bill
The election season may be over, but there are still ways that Floridians can make their voices heard in Washington, D.C.
Read More »For many athletes, superstitions and routines are key ingredients for Gator wins
From lucky socks to Buckeye nuts, University of Florida athletes talk about their tokens and rituals for game day.
Read More »University of Florida classes to be available on free course website
Coursera, a growing Internet class website, could offer University of Florida classes beginning in spring 2013. Nearly 20 other universities nationwide utilize the program.
Read More »Herman Cain brings message to Gainesville
Former GOP candidate Herman Cain spoke at the University of Florida as part of a college tour to encourage students to be informed and to pursue their goals.
Read More »Pioneering neuroscientist who founded UF’s McKnight Brain Institute passes away
University of Florida Press Release: Friends, family and colleagues are remembering the creator, and innovator of the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute. William Luttge has passed away from cancer on Saturday. Luttge devoted his life to bringing researchers together to have a more comprehensive research facility at …
Read More »Lawmaker, utility talk about nuclear plant
Some critics claim Progress Energy’s proposed nuclear power plant in Levy County may not be built. WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend spoke with State Senator Mike Fasano about the potential future of the plant. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/02/FisanoQA.mp3|titles=FisanoQ&A] Despite the senator’s complaints, Progress Energy says it still plans on building the reactors. WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke …
Read More »UF competes in Solar Decathalon
In an effort to find energy efficient alternatives, The University of Florida is participating in the Solar Decathalon. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Jessica Becerra reports, the contest creates homes with clean energy technology. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SolarDecathalonWrap.mp3]
Read More »Solar Decathlon Europe heats up in Spain for UF students
This weekend, 31 University of Florida students are participating in an international solar energy competition. UF is one of 17 universities in the world to compete in the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe. As WUFT-FM’s Erica Cordell reports, the goal of the ten day race is to finish a completely solar …
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