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More booze in the barrel: Alum’s invention solves spirits industry problem
A patented coating for wooden casks protects against evaporation and leaks to avoid liquor loss.
May 6, 2025
Computer scientists create algorithm to protect videos from quantum hacking
The findings, published in IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, present a way to protect sensitive videos from rare but extremely powerful computers.
May 2, 2025

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Not in the mood: Mercury messes with songbirds’ mating game
Doctoral candidate Alan Mock and a team of researchers now have growing concerns about a hidden threat lurking in an endangered bird’s food supply — mercury.
May 1, 2025
What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
FIU's Wall of Wind simulates downbursts to study their impact on buildings, revealing vulnerabilities not addressed by current hurricane-focused designs.
April 30, 2025
“Poisoned” AI models can unleash real-world chaos. Can these attacks be prevented?
False or misleading information intentionally introduced into AI training sets is sabotaging once-reliable models.
April 24, 2025
Researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
BIOCAP, a modular 3D-printed tile system, will be added to the seawall in spring 2025 to boost marine life and soften wave impact.
April 16, 2025
25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising
Wetland restoration worked, until sea level brought a new challenge for the state's water supply.
April 15, 2025
Engineering professor elected to prestigious AIMBE College of Fellows
Biomedical engineering professor Anuradha Godavarty has been named a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering for her pioneering research.
April 11, 2025