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It’s literally raining “forever chemicals” in Miami
New FIU study finds PFAS in Miami's rainwater — evidence these toxic chemicals are hitching a ride on the water cycle to circulate over greater distances.
November 4, 2024
Inside a hackathon: Tips and insights for success
Student experts give us the scoop on what it takes to thrive at a big-time hackathon.
October 4, 2024

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Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
October 4, 2024
New shark species identified by FIU scientists named for late Microsoft co-founder
Paul G. Allen made possible Global FinPrint, an FIU-led collaboration of scientists and conservation organizations to survey the world’s reef shark and ray populations.
September 23, 2024
Small 'no-take zone' can help protect critically endangered hammerhead shark
A team of researchers that includes FIU shark biologists Diego Cardeñosa and Yannis Papastamatiou calls for establishing a protected area in Colombian waters to safeguard the species from extinction.
September 20, 2024
Horticulture professor named a USDA fellow
Amir A. Khoddamzadeh is one of just nine scientists selected for the special fellowship, which is awarded to individuals who work at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
September 12, 2024
Aggressive seagrass species discovered in Biscayne Bay
An invasive species of seagrass has been found in Biscayne Bay, the first time this aggressive species has been found in waters along the continental United States.
September 4, 2024
FIU researchers featured on national program
FIU researchers are sharing their findings with a national audience during FIU Week (Sept. 2-6, 2024) on The Academic Minute, a radio show and podcast.
August 30, 2024