Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon
Rising COâ‚‚ and nutrient pollution are weakening the Indian River Lagoon's ability to support shell-building life. A new ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Harbor Branch study maps where shell growth is most at risk across the lagoon.
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Launches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ engineering's Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE) advances innovation in engineering and computation, using AI-driven analytics to extract insight from biological data research.
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ/CSU Study: More Paid Time Off Keeps U.S. Workers From Quitting
Drawing on 18 years of data and 32,000 early-career workers, a first-of-its-kind study shows paid time off is a powerful driver of employee retention, significantly lowering voluntary resignations.
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ 'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch
Millions of sharks die as bycatch each year. ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ researchers have developed a zinc and graphite device that repels sharks from hooks, cutting bycatch by more than 60% without affecting target fish like tuna.
Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival
A new ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Harbor Branch study reveals a surprising strategy for long-term survival: Alaska's beluga whales mate with multiple partners over years, creating many half-siblings that preserve genetic diversity.
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Engineering's Ubicquia Innovation Center to Open in Spring
The Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure will open this spring to advance AI-driven smart infrastructure, and Jason Hallstrom, Ph.D., will serve as the inaugural director.
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Report: South Florida Economy Robust Despite National Challenges
South Florida's economy and businesses exhibited some growth over the past quarter, a contrast to the national economy's concerns, according to a report produced by an economist at Florida Atlantic University.
December Logistics Score Hits Record Low During Holiday Season
The Logistics Managers' Index ended the year with the lowest score since April 2024, fueled by record inventory depletion amid consumer holiday shopping, according to researchers at ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ and four other schools.
¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Research Finds Investors Are Shifting to 'Positive' ESG Screening
Investors might prefer positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) screening, especially in times of uncertainty in stock markets, according to a new study from researchers at ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ and two other schools.
Study Reveals Social, Family and Health Factors Behind Teen Bullying
A study by ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ researchers finds teens who are overweight, socially isolated, born outside the U.S., or with anxiety, depression or ADHD, face higher risk of bullying - as victims, perpetrators, or both.