Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival
A new FAU Harbor Branch study reveals a surprising strategy for long-term survival: Alaska's beluga whales mate with multiple partners over years, creating many half-siblings that preserve genetic diversity.
FAU Engineering's Ubicquia Innovation Center to Open in Spring
The Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure will open this spring to advance AI-driven smart infrastructure, and Jason Hallstrom, Ph.D., will serve as the inaugural director.
FAU Report: South Florida Economy Robust Despite National Challenges
South Florida's economy and businesses exhibited some growth over the past quarter, a contrast to the national economy's concerns, according to a report produced by an economist at Florida Atlantic University.
December Logistics Score Hits Record Low During Holiday Season
The Logistics Managers' Index ended the year with the lowest score since April 2024, fueled by record inventory depletion amid consumer holiday shopping, according to researchers at FAU and four other schools.
Study Reveals Social, Family and Health Factors Behind Teen Bullying
A study by FAU researchers finds teens who are overweight, socially isolated, born outside the U.S., or with anxiety, depression or ADHD, face higher risk of bullying - as victims, perpetrators, or both.
FAU Research Finds Investors Are Shifting to 'Positive' ESG Screening
Investors might prefer positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) screening, especially in times of uncertainty in stock markets, according to a new study from researchers at FAU and two other schools.
FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
FAU's Isaac E. Elishakoff, Ph.D., Awarded Prestigious J.S. Rao Medal
Isaac E. Elishakoff, Ph.D., has received the 2025 J.S. Rao Medal in Vibration Engineering for his "great contributions to vibration engineering and technologies."
New FAU Research Strengthens Evidence Linking Alcohol Use to Cancer
New research from FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine delivers a timely reminder this holiday season: even moderate drinking can raise your risk for several cancers.
FAU Awarded $600,000 FDEP Grant to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
The two-year project by engineering researchers is creating durable 3D-printed materials to remove excess phosphorus and combat harmful algal blooms to protect Florida's waters, communities and quality of life.