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Two Florida Atlantic Researchers Earn Fulbright Appointments

By | August 28, 2026

Cheryl Krause-Parello, Ph.D., and Nick Underwood, Ph.D., have earned prestigious Fulbright appointments, strengthening Florida Atlantic's global research and scholarly profile.

FAU Researchers Develop Quantum Framework to Predict Heart Disease

By | August 27, 2026

FAU engineering researchers have developed a quantum machine learning framework for heart disease prediction that achieved more than 90% accuracy using clinical data from 918 patients.

Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can't Escape Microplastic Pollution

By | August 26, 2026

FAU researchers found microplastics in 95% of sediment samples from a protected Florida freshwater wetland, showing that even wetlands shielded from development can't escape plastic pollution.

South Florida Labor Market Shifts as Pandemic Hiring Slows

By | August 25, 2026

South Florida's labor market is entering an era of course correction as the hiring surge that accompanied the region's pandemic-era population and employment boom begins to fade, according to a report from FAU.

FAU's Ali A. Danesh Named Distinguished Fellow by Audiology Academy

By | August 20, 2026

Ali A. Danesh, Ph.D., has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, recognizing his exemplary contributions and sustained commitment to advancing audiology.

'Snooping' on Dolphins Reveals Hotspots for Food and Friends

By | August 18, 2026

What if dolphins are listening to their prey--and their prey are listening right back? FAU researchers reveal acoustic clues about where dolphins socialize, hunt and interact with their underwater world.

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Notably Higher Prostate Cancer Risks

By | August 12, 2026

New FAU research finds men who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have up to a 30% greater risk of prostate cancer, adding to growing evidence of the health risks linked to UPFs.

Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio

By | August 10, 2026

FAU's video-compression technology portfolio, including 250 granted patents and 16 essential to the VVC/H.266 standard, has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories to advance next-generation video worldwide.

FAU Awarded U.S. EPA Grant to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms

By | August 6, 2026

FAU engineering researchers are using AI and 3D-printed sargassum structures to capture phosphorus before it fuels harmful algal blooms, with Lake Okeechobee serving as a testbed for the innovative technology.

A Resilient Seagrass Species Could Help Reshape Coastal Restoration

By | August 4, 2026

FAU Harbor Branch researchers found a resilient seagrass that survives environmental stress and regenerates from seeds, offering new hope for restoring degraded habitats in the Indian River Lagoon.