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FAU Developed AUTOHOLO Shows Potential as Red Tide Warning System

By | April 4, 2023

FAU researchers are the first to use a new autonomous, submersible holographic 3D microscope and imaging system to characterize red tide in the field and break new ground for monitoring harmful algal blooms.

Wild Animals Stop the Spread of Socially Transmitted Misinformation

By | March 28, 2023

Using camera observatories in a coral reef in French Polynesia, a study by FAU and collaborators finds that in groups of foraging fish, misinformation rarely spreads to more than a few individuals.

They Matched! FAU's Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate 'Match' Day

By | March 17, 2023

The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2023 opened their sealed envelopes at noon on this "Match Day," and learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.

FAU Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama

By | March 14, 2023

FAU's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.

All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health

By | March 9, 2023

A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.

Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?

By | March 7, 2023

Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. FAU Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.

Study: Renting Beats Buying in Vast Majority of U.S.

By | March 6, 2023

Despite widespread home price declines, renting still makes more sense than owning in the vast majority of U.S. housing markets, according to researchers at FAU and FIU.

America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade

By | March 1, 2023

A study by FAU's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups.

New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business

By | February 23, 2023

FAU and CSU researchers systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes.

U.S. Representative Tours First Drone-based Quantum Network at FAU

By | February 22, 2023

United States Rep. Cory Mills ( R-Fla.) visited Florida Atlantic University today to tour FAU's quantum physics laboratory in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.