Pine Island pollen study leads to revision of state’s ancient geography
A new study of 45-million-year-old pollen from Pine Island west of Fort Myers has led to a new understanding of the…
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Palynologist solves NASA riddle of mysterious ‘gunk’
Call it a galactic joy ride, but on Oct. 23, 2007, NASA’s 120th shuttle mission launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida,…
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96-million-year-old fossil pollen sheds light on early pollinators
The collapse of honeybee colonies across North America is focusing attention on the honeybees’ vital role in the survival of…
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Herbarium plays vital role to researchers worldwide
The Herbarium at the Florida Museum of Natural History is run jointly by the Museum and the University of Florida…
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Lost and found?
Every so often scientists discover a plant or animal that was thought to be extinct. A dramatic example is the…
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The oldest land in Florida
Sherlock Holmes and his colleague Dr. Watson were experts at solving mysteries. Holmes, it is said, could make use of…
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Pollen counts at the Florida Museum are nothing to sneeze at
Gesundheit! Bless You! Approximately 41 million Americans suffer from allergies caused by pollen and mold spores. These allergies, grouped under…
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