From floodwaters to the global stage: FIU grad student was Pakistan’s voice at COP30
In November, Sidra Riaz served as a delegate to the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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Could salty drinking water be a risk factor for high blood pressure?
Salt can enter drinking water through several pathways, including saltwater intrusion into groundwater.
Catastrophic heat wave wiped out 2 endangered corals in the Florida Keys. Now what?
Researchers are studying differences among reefs and why some colonies survived the heat.
Rising seas threaten Florida’s state tree
A new study looks at how salt exposure affects cabbage palms and proposes a simple solution to stave off damage.
What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?
Proponents say these reactors could provide consistent power without climate-changing carbon emissions.
‘Forever chemicals’ represent new environmental threat for Florida’s fragile Everglades
PFAS on the reservation of the Miccosukee Tribe suggests more restoration may be necessary.
Oceanographer provides rare scientific look at effects of storms on Biscayne Bay
Florida International University's Wei Huang is studying how storms have reshaped the bay’s circulation patterns.
‘Forever chemicals’ found for first time in Miccosukee Indian Reservation
FIU researchers, in collaboration with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, detected 12 different PFAS.
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
Accurate predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and emergency responders time to prepare.
New AI flood model gives water managers up-to-the-minute decision-making tool
The model could transform how water managers predict and respond to flooding in Florida’s vast canal system.