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A photo of astrophysicist Rana Ezzeddine standing in front of a sea of stars.

“Indiana Jones of the Galaxy” Teaches Students About the Wonders of the Night Sky

Dec 1, 2020

The virtual “Galactic Getaway” was organized as part of a collaboration between the GEMS club and Scientist in Every Florida School.  

fly

Insect Influencers: Black Soldier Fly (Video)

Dec 1, 2020
minute pirate bug

Insect Influencers: Minute Pirate Bug (Video)

Nov 25, 2020
Sea Turtle in Seagrass

TESI Grant Recipient Teaches Floridians About the Importance of Seagrass

Nov 14, 2020

Seagrass may not look like much, but Jamila Roth wants Florida students of all ages to know that it’s more important than they think. 

luna moth

Insect Influencer: Luna Moth (Video)

Nov 10, 2020
Mick ThompsonFollow Roseate Spoonbill Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida - February, 2020

Planning for New $3 Million Everglades Restoration Project Underway

Nov 6, 2020

Meanwhile, wading birds are returning to historic nesting sites in the Everglades, but in lower numbers.

Hurricane Irma

New Study Sheds Light on Hurricane Formation, May Improve Future Forecasts

Nov 2, 2020

The team found that the deep clouds within storms create their own localized greenhouse effect.

Halloween Pennant Dragonfly

Insect Influencer: Halloween Pennant Dragonfly (Video)

Oct 31, 2020
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Florida’s Environment: The Good News for October 2020

Oct 28, 2020

Looking for some good news about Florida’s environment? Check out this month’s collection of environmental success stories.

predatory stink bug

Insect Influencer: Florida Predatory Stinkbug (Video)

Oct 27, 2020

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