You're not every mosquito's type
Turns out mosquitoes are picky. New FIU research reveals why some people get bitten and others walk away untouched.
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Colombia's strongest earthquake in over a century — an FIU geophysicist explains why the damage was less severe than June's deadly quake in Venezuela.
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There’s a new type of pollution in the Hillsborough River. The cause? Car tires
FIU scientists have detected a toxic tire-derived chemical in Florida waterways, with concentrations spiking after heavy rainfall.
Fox News
Shark Week dangers hit home as man is badly bitten while saving pregnant fiancée from harm
FIU marine biologist Mike Heithaus tells Fox News why shark bites remain rare, even during summer's busiest beach season.
Smithsonian Magazine
Fish and Humans Share Surprisingly Similar Sleep Habits, Including Daytime Naps
From daytime naps to distinct sleep cycles, fish may have more in common with humans than scientists once thought.
CBS News Roundup
Robert Tomasetti discusses record high sargassum this summer
As massive amounts of sargassum reach Florida’s shores, an FIU expert weighs in on the environmental factors behind the trend.
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