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Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon

By | February 3, 2026

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

By | January 30, 2026

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

By | January 29, 2026

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 Becomes State's First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer

By | January 27, 2026

¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ leaps ahead to become Florida's first university to host a public, onsite quantum computer - powering breakthrough research, hands-on learning, and real-world innovation through a partnership with D-Wave.

¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ 'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch

By | January 26, 2026

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.

¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ's Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., Named Inaugural Fellow of ASHE

By | January 22, 2026

Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., in ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ's College of Education, has been named an inaugural Fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, one of the highest honors in higher education research.

Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival

By | January 21, 2026

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

By | January 15, 2026

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

By | January 14, 2026

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

By | January 13, 2026

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.

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