NEWS ARCHIVE


They're Back! Scientists Now Have Intimate Shark 'Diaries'

By | February 26, 2019

Annual blacktip shark migration is in full force as thousands of them head south. A radio and satellite sensor is capturing detailed information and providing data from these "shark diaries."

FAU Brain Institute Announces 'Brainy Days 2019'

By | February 25, 2019

Florida Atlantic University's Brain Institute is proud to announce "Brainy Days 2019," a celebration of neuroscience throughout the month of March sponsored by Palm Health Foundation.

Twelve FAU High Students Named National Merit Finalists

By | February 21, 2019

Twelve Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named finalists in the 2019 National Merit® Scholarship Competition.

Radio-tracking Dolphins Reveals Details About Their Behavior

By | February 21, 2019

The most extensive radio-tracking effort of Indian River Lagoon bottlenose dolphins, reveals new information about how they use their habitats, spend their time, and interact with their own species.

Knight Foundation Awards Grant to FAU's Adams Center

By | February 21, 2019

The $110,000 grant enables center to expand its Entrepreneur Boot Camp, Business Plan Competition and other activities that will contribute to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Palm Beach County.

Goliath Groupers May Be Key to Undersea National Security

By | February 20, 2019

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded FAU's Harbor Branch up to $5 million to detect undersea threats. The stealthy and exceptionally large Goliath grouper is the focus of this project.

FAU Hosts Live Earth-to-Space Call with NASA Astronaut

By | February 20, 2019

FAU recently hosted more than 200 local high school and college students to experience an Earth-to-space call with NASA astronaut Anne McClain.

FAU Awarded $450,000 from NSF for Quantum Computer Security

By | February 15, 2019

FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science is collaborating with George Mason University and the University of South Florida to thwart attacks on quantum computers.

FAU Holds Inaugural Student Advocacy for Action

By | February 15, 2019

FAU student club organizers in collaboration with FAU's Department of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) hosted Advocacy for Action to Support Education at the Boca Raton campus.

From Selfies to Self-diagnosing Disease with Smartphones

By | February 14, 2019

Scientists from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cell phone imaging algorithm that makes a smartphone camera as powerful as spectroscopy, a device used in scientific research.