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Scientists tested 40,000 trees in hurricane-force winds and discovered that common Florida trees like pines, oaks, and palms can slash wind pressure on roofs by half when planted correctly. The breakthrough could help homeowners protect their properties and lower insurance costs.
New research from Florida International University shows that strategically planted trees can slash hurricane wind pressure on homes by up to 50%. The breakthrough could help homeowners, insurers, and cities build stronger hurricane defenses.
Scientists at Florida State University have figured out how to transform pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed that smothers beaches and costs millions to clean up, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could turn a $35 million annual problem into a sustainable solution.
Researchers just introduced ecotech, a new field that designs technology inspired by entire ecosystems, not just individual organisms. Florida could lead this breakthrough industry that transforms everything from wind farms to agriculture.
Scientists at Florida's White Oak Conservation Center are using microscopic freezing technology to preserve endangered animal genetics without removing more animals from the wild. Their breakthrough could help save species like the okapi from extinction.
Scientists at Florida's White Oak Conservation Center are using cutting-edge freezing technology to save endangered species without removing more animals from the wild. Their breakthrough could preserve genetic diversity for creatures like okapi and gerenuk for generations.