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Florida Atlantic University just scored $1 million to solve one of the ocean's biggest technology challenges: helping underwater robots talk to each other in real time. The breakthrough could transform everything from defense operations to ocean conservation.
Endangered leatherback sea turtles just had their best nesting season ever in Boca Raton, with 42 nests documented—more than double the typical year. Scientists say thousands of hatchlings could soon make their way to the ocean, offering hope for a species that's been around since dinosaur times.
Researchers studying stranded pygmy sperm whales off Florida's coast discovered three never-before-seen bacteria types, opening a window into the hidden health of one of the ocean's most mysterious creatures. The 20-year study reveals how much we still don't know about life beneath the waves.
Dusty May transformed Michigan basketball from one of the worst teams in college sports to national champions in just two seasons. The coach who once worked in a closet-sized office now leads one of the sport's most dominant programs.
A team including Florida Atlantic University researchers has identified a new monkey species in Africa, only the fifth such discovery in 75 years. The distinctive black monkey with an orange-cream facial mask had remained hidden in Congo's rainforests despite decades of exploration.
Star point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. chose loyalty over the NBA, withdrawing from the draft to play his senior season at Michigan State. His decision keeps the Spartans in national championship contention and showcases the staying power of college basketball's development culture.
Coach Dusty May transformed Michigan basketball from a struggling program into a championship contender faster than anyone thought possible. The Wolverines just punched their ticket to the Final Four after winning only eight games two seasons ago.
Researchers have digitally preserved the world's most endangered marine mammal using advanced scanning technology. The detailed 3D models of a rare vaquita skeleton are now freely available online to inspire conservation efforts.
Researchers just gave the world's most endangered marine mammal a fighting chance. With only six to 10 vaquitas left alive, a team created the first ever 3D skeleton model to help save the tiny "panda of the sea." ##