Forum on ‘Cities of the Future’ being held at Fort Lauderdale museum
The forum will feature a film screening and panel discussions at the Museum of Discovery and Science.
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King tides: 10 facts about why they happen and the flooding they cause
By Rebecca Clark, FAU Center for Environmental Studies 1. King tides are exceptionally high tides that occur when the gravitational ...
Celebrating STEM: The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival
Presented by the Museum of Discovery and Science, the festival draws thousands of attendees to explore the wonders of science.
Video: Climate Tech Minute featuring SailPlan
SailPlan is a Fort Lauderdale-based company that produces a carbon emissions-monitoring platform for ships.
Using LEGO and learning through play to inspire environmental solutions
LEGO Build the Change challenges individuals to use LEGO bricks as tools for addressing real-world issues.
Museums unite to foster climate resilience through wonder
Caretakers of Wonder aims to nurture the next generation of environmental stewards through joyful connections with nature.
Smart Seawall Technologies creates wave-absorbing technology to combat rising sea levels
The Fort Lauderdale-based startup uses an interlocking modular system, meaning additional walls can be added as levels rise.
Eco-learning on the go: How MODS’ STEMobile is cultivating tomorrow’s environmental stewards
The STEMobile initiative encompasses five vehicles equipped to deliver specialized, age-appropriate programs.
Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail
Florida is a hot spot for cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, with Miami-Fort Lauderdale experiencing over 120,000 in 2023.
2023’s extreme storms, heat and wildfires broke records – a scientist explains how global warming fuels climate disasters
Globally, 2023 was the warmest year on record, and it wreaked havoc around the world.
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