What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
The downbursts are created using a hurricane simulator known as the Wall of Wind at Florida International University.
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Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
Seawalls have long served as a defense against coastal erosion and storm surges, but often come at an ecological cost.
Electric vehicles could travel farther on a single charge thanks to new discovery
FIU researchers have made a breakthrough with a next generation battery technology, known as beyond lithium-ion.
Healthy shark populations are crucial for healthy oceans
Decades of research led by Florida International University's Mike Heithaus reveals the role sharks play in our oceans.
It’s literally raining ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami
Exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, has been linked to liver damage, fertility issues, cancer and other diseases.
Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease
Citrus greening – known more formally as Huanglongbing, or HLB – has dealt a massive blow to Florida’s citrus industry.
Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
Since 1970, global populations of sharks and rays have decreased by more than 70%.
From glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have used bioluminescence to communicate for millions of years
At least 94 living organisms produce light through a chemical reaction inside their bodies, an ability called bioluminescence.
New research initiative to aid in Biscayne Bay preservation
A pilot study using environmental DNA can track changes in the diversity of organisms living in the water.
In South Florida, we’re investing in a ClimateReady future
Federal funding was recently awarded to ClimateReady Tech Hub, which works to commercialize and deploy climate technology.
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