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FAU Experts for the 2023 Hurricane Season

By | May 24, 2023

Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

Researchers: Firms Should Reconsider Value of Government Contracts

By | May 18, 2023

Companies assume contracting with the government brings long-lasting financial windfalls, but new research suggests the arrangement is not as valuable as many firms might think.

'Pathogen' Storm: Vibrio Bacteria, Sargassum and Plastic Marine Debris

By | May 18, 2023

As summer kicks off and efforts are underway to find solutions to repurpose Sargassum, could the interplay between this seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic marine debris pose a triple threat to public health?

Crushed Clams, Roaming Rays: Acoustic Tags Show Predator Interactions

By | May 15, 2023

Inspired by clam fishermen reports, FAU Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.

Expert: Expanded Playoff Will Improve College Football

By | May 11, 2023

The College Football Playoff will look much different in 2024, rightly giving national championship aspirations to more teams and introducing a "March Madness" vibe to the traditional holiday season.

Most Nurses Attribute Well-Being Struggles to Staffing Shortages

By | May 11, 2023

A third annual survey by Cross Country Healthcare and FAU shows that one-third of nurses plan to leave the profession in the next two years. More than half claim there is insufficient staff to meet demand.

Poll: Florida Republicans Strongly Support Donald Trump for 2024 Run

By | May 11, 2023

According to the poll, Trump would win over DeSantis by a significant margin if the primary were held when the poll was completed between April 13-14.

Climate Change Concern in Florida Linked With Recent Extreme Weather

By | May 10, 2023

A recent FAU survey shows an increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans.

Study: Rent Crisis Slowing, but Landlords Still in Control

By | May 8, 2023

U.S. rents are leveling off after record highs last year, and the evidence of a slowdown is most apparent in four north-central and western markets, new research shows.

New Model Based on Psychology Predicts Who Will Buy Trendy Products

By | May 8, 2023

A study offers a new psychological interpretation of the most popular, existing adoption model used widely in marketing today centered around four groups of people to predict who will buy trendy products.