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Warming lakes put biodiversity at risk
A warming climate is warming the world’s lakes — and it could spell trouble for tropical fish, animals and tiny organisms.
January 30, 2023
What can a medical student learn at the zoo?
Michael Valente recounts his experience on a unique clinical rotation.
January 30, 2023

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New program boldly goes where no FIU curriculum has gone before
FIU humanities and STEM faculty are building a digital library of teaching resources that can deliver more humanities education to STEM courses and more STEM knowledge to humanities courses.
January 26, 2023
Saving Florida’s only population of rare, endangered orchid from extinction
FIU researchers pinpointed the biggest threats to the only population of rare, endangered mule ear orchids in the U.S.
January 25, 2023
New discovery leads the way to reverse osteoporosis — with a pill
FIU College of Medicine researchers make discovery that's the first step toward cheaper, effective, easy-to-take treatments for osteoporosis and other diseases associated with bone loss.
January 23, 2023
Rare orchids could be saved by common fruits in Florida, research finds
Scientists have used a mix of natural products found locally to propagate Epidendrum nocturnum – a rare fragrant orchid that only blooms at night in Florida.
January 19, 2023
Professor uses high-tech tools to teach students how to conserve Florida's natural habitat
Associate Professor Rodolfo Rego is passionate about helping students learn about conserving the environment. He engages students with a bevy of technological tools that immerse them in geology.
January 17, 2023
AI and the future of work: 5 experts on what ChatGPT, DALL-E and other AI tools mean for artists and knowledge workers
Mark Finlayson, associate professor of computer science at FIU writes about the future of AI in The Conversation.
January 11, 2023