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Plants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection
The species has thrived in Florida’s ecosystems through gradual adaptations over millennia, and its disappearance would leave lasting gaps in the region’s evolutionary history.
January 6, 2025
Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
The gentle, slow-moving Florida manatee has no natural predators. And yet, these charismatic mammals face numerous threats.
November 14, 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
Mitochondria keep your brain cells alive − helping them run smoothly may protect against Parkinson’s disease
Rebecca Zhangqiuzi Fan and Kim Tieu, researchers in environmental health sciences at FIU, write in The Conversation.
August 29, 2024
Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
Michael Heithaus, executive dean of the college of arts, sciences & education and professor of biological sciences at FIU, writes in The Conversation.
August 13, 2024
Department of Commerce funds South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo was in Miami on Tuesday to announce $19 million in funding for the Tech Hubs program.
July 2, 2024
FIU designated “preeminent,” joins elite group of universities
The Florida Board of Governors has designated FIU a Preeminent State Research University.
June 28, 2024
FIU offers new degree to give graduates a competitive edge in AI
FIU is launching a bachelor’s degree in data science and artificial intelligence to strategically position students for success in the evolving technology landscape.
June 20, 2024