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Three decades of UF science event inspire creativity for young chemists, teachers

Derek Cohen and Rob Freedy gripped the plastic handles of their respective “grippers,” fiercely starring each other down. They would pull and pull until they couldn't. It was a tug of war neither would win. “What’s the matter?” said retired University of Florida chemistry professor Martin Vala. “I thought you were big, strong guys and could do it.”

Temple Grandin shares insights into cattle, animal behavior

Noted animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, subject of the Emmy-winning HBO movie that bears her name, recently visited the University of Florida's Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona, helping ranchers better understand the livestock they work with every day. WATCH THE VIDEO.