Science and Technology
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season sets records
After a peak-season lull, the season roared back to life with record-breaking storms that battered Florida’s Gulf Coast. University of Miami experts weigh in on a hyperactive season that produced 18 named storms.
Flamingos, fish, and survival instincts
A College of Arts and Sciences course brings animal instincts to life with students stepping into animal roles with inflatables to simulate behaviors like hunting and evading predators.
Where AI meets public relations
Artificial intelligence is the new buzz, and the University of Miami is at the forefront of this initiative with a new special topics course offered at the School of Communication.
‘Bomb cyclone’ adds to growing extreme weather trend
The “once-in-a-decade” storm that devastated the Pacific Northwest last week caused widespread outages, damage, and at least two deaths. Data shows the storms are becoming more common. Could climate change be a key driver?
The ‘Ironman’ professor
Associate professor William Browne, a former Marine turned developmental biologist at the University of Miami, fuses endurance training and scientific research, finding strength in both body and mind.
Students showcase innovative solutions at eMerge Startup Roadshow
University of Miami students are showcasing innovative technologies—from sustainable agriculture solutions to advanced prosthetics—at eMerge, connecting with investors and mentors to drive the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
Renewed wonder in the cloud forests of Ecuador
Recent expeditions reveal that unique plants presumed to be extinct are still hanging on in the forest patches of Centinela, Ecuador, lauded as a hotspot for biodiversity.
Aiming to shape a new tech revolution
Engineering professor Mingzhe Chen is working on several projects that could improve on our existing wireless networks. For this work, he was recently named as the Knight Foundation chair in data science and artificial intelligence.
Astrophysicist takes ‘supermassive’ leap in the study of black holes
Nico Cappelluti has been studying supermassive black holes for nearly two decades. NASA recently selected a project he is involved with for closer review, taking him one step closer to understanding the origins of these mysterious cosmic objects.
Hurricane impacts on mosquito populations
University of Miami health geographer Imelda Moise led a study that found mosquito populations in Miami-Dade County increased dramatically after Hurricane Irma.
A powerful, new tool in hurricane forecasting
From hurricanes and precipitation patterns to drought conditions, artificial intelligence is quickly gaining ground as a powerful tool in predicting weather events. University of Miami researchers are part of the revolution, but challenges remain.
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