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- Rays deliver shock to sharks with powerful defense
While more traditional defense methods like camouflage, venom and spines appear ineffective against large sharks and mammals, electric rays are sending out electric discharges to fend off predators.
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FIU computer science grad Javier Salgueiro shares his journey from Venezuela to American Express, balancing technical skills with entrepreneurship.
- Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species
FIU researcher says biotech can aid conservation efforts but must align with both the spirit and letter of biodiversity laws to truly make an impact.
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FIU scientists are using the power of marine robotics to monitor the bay's health.
- How AI might become the future of hurricane flood forecasting
Coastal engineering expert Navid Tahvildari is studying how AI can be used to predict floods.
- New York's Coopers Beach named America's best beach as 3 others stricken from top 10
New York’s Coopers Beach named America’s best as environmental concerns knock three U.S. beaches off Dr. Beach’s annual top 10 list.
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