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Latest Research Articles

Hate Crime Legislation Vague and Inconsistent Among 50 U.S. States

By | January 18, 2023

FAU researchers analyzed 271 statutes from all 50 U.S. states and found that every state legislates hate crimes differently, resulting in differential justice in these cases.

Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults at the Cellular Level

By | January 17, 2023

FAU researchers conducted a study to explore the effects of resistance training in older adults, taking research one step further in helping to elucidate the benefits of exercise in this population.

Noise from Urban Environments Affects the Color of Songbirds' Beaks

By | January 12, 2023

A study on cognition, beak color, and growth in the zebra finch suggests exposure to urban noise may affect their structural traits, such as beak color, which influence social interactions and mate choice.

FAU Economist: Short-term Rentals, HOA Rules Drive Up Florida Rents

By | January 9, 2023

A Florida Atlantic University researcher believes an abundance of short-term vacation rentals and oppressive restrictions from homeowner and condominium associations are contributing to Florida's rental crisis.

Study: Even as Housing Market Slows, Prices Still Rising

By | December 14, 2022

While a U.S. housing correction has started, home prices are still rising in many areas, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

Ultrasound Device for Pain Gets 'Nod' from Shark Tank and NIH Funding

By | December 14, 2022

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine is developing a handheld probe using focused ultrasound that is non-invasive and non-opioid-based to treat back and leg pain in a physician's office and potentially at home.

AI Model Predicts if a COVID-19 Test Might be Positive or Not

By | December 13, 2022

Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science have trained five classification algorithms to create an accurate model that proactively predicts COVID-19 test results.

Wearable Belt with Sensors Accurately Monitors Heart Failure 24/7

By | December 12, 2022

FAU researchers have developed a novel wearable device conveniently worn around the waist that measures all of the physiological parameters associated with heart failure in real time around the clock.

FAU Receives $1 Million NSF Grant to Empower Women in STEM Faculty

By | December 8, 2022

The three-year NSF grant will help to ensure appropriate representation of women in STEM faculty and continues the work of the late Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D., who served as a research professor at FAU.

FAU Receives NSF Grant for Secure Communications Over 5G Networks

By | December 6, 2022

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have joined forces to develop a universal radio adapter for secure communications for U.S. military, government and critical infrastructure systems.