It’s
been 2 years since Florida Gulf Coast University bought an old 12 unit
resort that was once a commercial fish house on Estero Bay in south Lee
County.  Now it’s a Marine and Environmental Science Research Field
Station.  WGCU’s Mike Kiniry took a tour and has this report.

It
could be a marriage made in heaven as Mote Marine Laboratory in
Sarasota and the University of South Florida form a new partnership.
WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Developer
Syd Kitson updated locals about his new solar power plans Wednesday at
the Babcock Ranch Development in Charlotte County.  WGCU’s Mike Kiniry
was there and has this report…

Two
University of South Florida scientists are looking for help to better
understand climate change and what it may be doing to living organisms
in the sunshine state.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Many professionals in the field of forensic sciences know all about the CSI effect. It’s the idea that a television show, along with its numerous spin-offs, motivates students to want to learn science. WGCU's Luis Hernandez reports on a recent conference at Florida Gulf Coast University that brought together teachers from all over the country to learn how to use the CSI effect to get kids to love science.

In the face of tightening budgets and public apathy, America's space agency is moving forward, with designs on the moon and beyond. And as Phil Latzman tells us, south Florida could play a major role.

Scientists from Florida Atlantic University are set to harness the world’s most powerful current – the Gulf Stream – with the aim of producing affordable green energy. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

Florida Gulf Coast University is one of more than more than 17-hundred universities and high schools across the country, taking part this week in a national climate change discussion. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

MOTE Marine Laboratory in Sarasota now houses the largest collection of whale and dolphin bones in Florida. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more on the volunteer responsible for collecting those bones over the past two decades.

A Nautical Archeologist speaks Friday at the Charlotte County Historical Center about the region’s rich Maritime history. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.