Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵresearch shows a chemical released by plastics can alter how octopus and their prey behave -- shifting prey choice and lowering prey defenses. Plastic-derived oleamide may quietly rewire marine behavior.
Researchers Find New Bacteria in Stranded Florida Pygmy Sperm Whales
Analyzing more than 20 years of stranding data, Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch researchers discovered three new Helicobacter bacteria strains in stranded pygmy sperm whales, linked to ulcers and stomach inflammation.
Winners of Second CMBB Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced
FAU's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Schmidt College of Science, has announced the winners of its second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
Power Grids to Epidemics: Small Patterns Trigger Systemic Failures
New Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵresearch finds that tiny clusters of interacting units, or motifs, can trigger major cascades, which could help to predict sudden shifts in power grids, ecosystems and social networks.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵStudy: Tiny Worm Offers Clues to Combat Chemotherapy Neurotoxicity
A new study used tiny worms to model nerve damage from a common chemotherapy drug and found treatments that reduced seizures and motor deficits, pointing to ways to protect patients.
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 Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch study maps where shell growth is most at risk across the lagoon.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵBecomes State's First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵleaps 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.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch
Millions of sharks die as bycatch each year. Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵresearchers 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 Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor 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.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵReceives Transformational Gift for Scholarships, Programs
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵhas received a transformational gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner in support of the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability.