Do fidget spinners help children with ADHD focus? Written by Giselle Cancio, August 30th, 2018 The small, spinning toys known as fidget spinners are popping up in playgrounds and classrooms everywhere. Not only are they […]
Dr. Yi Xiao’s research featured on NIJ’s website Written by Jenna Silva, August 8th, 2018 According to a new study by Dr. Yi Xiao, assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Center for Advanced Research […]
Dean Heithaus contributes to new Shark Research textbook Written by Giselle Cancio, August 7th, 2018 Over the last decade, the study of shark biology has benefited from the development, refinement, and rapid expansion of novel […]
Why we should be thanking sharks for making our oceans healthier Written by Kasey Cortes-Lohn, July 24th, 2018 Our very own College of Arts, Sciences and Education (CASE) dean, Dr. Michael Heithaus, recently wrote an article on Paul Allen’s […]
Director of the Natural History Museum of Jamaica conducts research at FIU Written by Jessica Rodriguez, July 23rd, 2018 As if being the Director of the Natural History Museum of Jamaica weren’t impressive enough, Ph.D. Candidate Mrs. Tracy Commock […]
How do tree species coexist in the Amazon? FIU researchers are on it. Written by Jessica Rodriguez, July 20th, 2018 While some of the mechanisms behind the coexistence of plant species in highly diverse tropical forests remain a mystery, FIU […]
Is “just adding water” a solution to coastal wetlands threatened by sea level rise? Written by Candice Allouch, July 20th, 2018 FIU researchers have been studying whether or not enhanced freshwater delivery or strategic withdrawal in the Everglades coastal wetlands can […]
FIU researchers identify best wetland practices Written by Candice Allouch, July 16th, 2018 A recent FIU study pinpoints best practices for wetland restoration. Researchers analyzed restoration progress in the Greater Everglades (USA), the Murray-Darling […]
New global model uncovers discrepancies in crucial mangrove ecosystem data Written by Jessica Rodriguez, July 9th, 2018 FIU Research Associate Dr. Edward Castañeda along with LSU Research Associate Dr. Andre Rovai and LSU Professor Dr. Robert Twilley […]
FIU study shows dogs can detect agricultural diseases Written by Jenna Silva, June 18th, 2018 A recent FIU study evaluates the use of scent-discriminating canines for the detection of laurel wilt-affected wood from avocado trees. […]