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Fins from endangered hammerhead sharks in Hong Kong market traced mainly to Eastern Pacific
For the first time, FIU scientist and a team of DNA detectives trace shark fins back to the place where the sharks were caught.
April 16, 2021
Beloved Colombian hippos pose environmental dilemma
Pablo Escobar brought hippos to Colombia. But, more hippos could mean more problems.
April 16, 2021

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Wall of Wind competition inspires high school students to become engineers, tackle real-world problems
The 2021 challenge tasked five student teams with designing a concept to reduce the impact of wind scour on a building’s flat roof.
April 13, 2021
New book on cancer research highlights discoveries by physicists
An FIU physicist has published a book on cancer research conducted by physicists that provides new information in the long-term battle against the deadly disease.
April 8, 2021
FIU is among three universities receiving NSF funds to study climate change in the tropics
In an unprecedented move, the National Science Foundation is providing $300,000 to three universities including FIU to better understand the impact of global climate change on tropical ecosystems.
April 8, 2021
5 things to know about the environmental threats facing Tampa Bay
While the threat to life and property from a leaky reservoir near Tampa Bay has diminished, the toll on the environment won’t be known for a while, according to experts from FIU’s Institute of Environ
April 7, 2021
Environmental researchers uncover the story of the Amazon’s understory
Researchers from Florida International University played a part in helping scientists know what trees are dominant in the overstory and the understory of the Amazon.
April 1, 2021
Trimble and FIU establish Trimble Technology Lab at the Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure and Sustainability
Building on a commitment to cultivate a highly-trained workforce that will drive the innovative solutions of tomorrow, Trimble (...
April 1, 2021