The University of Miami, commonly referred to as UM, is a private research university located in Coral Gables, Florida, established in 1925. Known for its rigorous academic programs and vibrant campus life, UM offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across its 11 schools and colleges, which include the highly regarded Miami Business School, the School of Law, and the Miller School of Medicine. The university is well-known for its strong emphasis on research, boasting cutting-edge facilities and significant contributions in fields such as marine science, engineering, education, and health care. The campus is also celebrated for its diverse student body, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and athletic prowess, particularly in its Hurricanes football team, which is a key part of its identity. UM’s location in a major metropolitan area near the coast allows for unique research opportunities in environmental and marine sciences, making it a prominent hub for scientific study.
Scientists have used genome reconstruction to identify a previously “invisible” fish parasite, found globally in numerous marine fish species. This parasite, part of the apicomplexans—a…
The scientists are optimistic that their method, which has shown initial promise in preclinical models, could eventually be used to treat both brain metastases and…
New research highlights the role of microorganisms in protecting corals from heat stress. Researchers discovered for the first time a single-celled microbe that can help…
During a migration study, a researcher discovered a silky shark in Florida regenerating its dorsal fin, highlighting the species’ extraordinary healing powers. I made an…
New study shows potency of the greenhouse gas increases with increased concentrations. A team of scientists found that carbon dioxide becomes a more potent greenhouse…
Unlike big land predators, the ocean’s top predators don’t avoid urban areas. The world’s coastlines are rapidly urbanizing, but how this increased human presence may…
The small crustaceans represent the first discovery of a new gnathiid isopod in the Florida ecoregion in a century, and they’ve been named in honor…
The persistence of burial practices throughout the centuries challenges simplistic assumptions about ancient culture. A study published on April 26, 2023 in the journal PLOS…
The research has uncovered that the protein plaques associated with Alzheimer’s are stickier than previously believed. Scientists from Rice University are shedding new light on…
The largest spatial assessment to date highlights the need for improved management practices and coral restoration efforts in Florida. According to recent research, 70% of…
These new findings may provide a basis for developing strategies to prevent the further spread of the disease. According to a recent study conducted by…
University of Miami researchers discover that a swath of cooling water in the subpolar region is unrelated to an ocean circulation slowdown. The pattern of…
According to researchers, ocean cooling is an effectively impossible solution to mitigate disasters. According to recent research, even if we had infinite power to artificially…
In any given year, about half a million men in the United States undergo a vasectomy. Although the percentage of men getting them had been…
UM Rosenstiel School scientist Sam Purkis discovered evidence of a 500-year-old landslide, and a sizable tsunami, that could have implications for coastline development of coastlines…
Researchers apply stressful temperature treatment to laboratory corals to boost heat tolerance. A new study led by researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel…
Climate change is pushing tiger sharks in the western North Atlantic into warmer, unprotected waters, increasing their exposure to fishing and potentially upsetting marine ecosystems….
Researchers posit that primordial black holes formed at the universe’s birth might explain dark matter and the rapid development of supermassive black holes. This theory,…