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.
Yahoo! News
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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Campus & CommunityNew FIU study validates tool linking emotional focus to youth anxiety
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Science & TechnologyRoads and dams put European eels at risk, scientists offer strategy to save them
Aug 10, 2026
Science & TechnologyYou're not every mosquito's type
Aug 7, 2026
Science & TechnologyEvery mosquito has a type — and you may not be it
Aug 7, 2026
Campus & CommunityFIU experts ready to weigh in on back-to-school topics parents and educators care about most
Aug 7, 2026
Medicine & Health SciencesWhen parents are stressed, kids get more screen time, study finds
Aug 6, 2026
Science & TechnologyHow an FIU researcher is turning agricultural waste into a solution for cleaner water
Aug 3, 2026
Medicine & Health Sciences5 tips for parents of new kindergartners who are younger than their classmates
Jul 28, 2026
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