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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.
May 22, 2025
Nature's blueprint defines species makeup for sharks, rays
A new study led by shark ecologist and FIU alumna Naomi F. Farabaugh found the type of species and number of sharks and rays differed between islands. The reason? Natural factors.
May 20, 2025

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Protecting seagrasses could prevent billions of dollars in damages, research finds
They possess a remarkable ability to capture and store vast amounts of carbon, according to a global study published in Nature Communications led by FIU scientists.
May 6, 2025
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
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
The sky is not the limit: Pushing the boundaries of space research
In keeping with Florida’s status as a global leader in the aerospace industry, FIU scientists and students are launching cutting-edge technology for the future of space exploration.
April 28, 2025