The Amazon River begins as capillaries of water trickling down the eastern slopes of the Andes. The waters flow, gathering ...

Unknown to many, this is Florida International University’s Aquarius Reef Base — the centerpiece of FIU's Medina Aquarius ...

As stronger storms, rising costs and growing coastal populations reshape the nation’s understanding of risk, FIU is leading the most ambitious leap forward in resilience science in a generation.

Over the past 10 years, FIU has been recognized five times as a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Below are the 2024–2025 faculty and staff awardees: Associate professor of biological sciences, ...

Jose Eirin-Lopez leverages the power of epigenetics for more effective conservation strategies to protect endangered coral, dolphins, sharks, rays and more.

The fast-growing space economy is projected to surpass $1.8 trillion by 2035, and FIU is leading the way. From next-generation materials and antennas to space governance, FIU researchers are ...

A world expert in optical imaging, Ramella-Roman uses advanced techniques to visualize this process and detect signs of premature remodeling that typically signal preterm labor. With premature births ...

While recent building codes address tornado resilience, the experiments show downbursts pose unique challenges because winds place uneven pressure on walls and roofs. Findings, published in Frontiers ...

Natalia Soares Quinete leads efforts to monitor the presence of PFAS across South Florida and pinpoint potential sources of pollution.

Shahin Vassigh works in the emerging field of environmental robotics to increase the resilience of the built environment.

Many people struggle to exercise consistently. The reasons are often mental, not physical. The brain can sometimes perceive strenuous activities as a threat to be avoided.