New Index Provides Insight into Possibility of Housing Crash
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business launched a new, free website tool to help consumers, lenders and real estate professionals make more informed home buying decisions.
Study: Advanced Practice Nurses Gaining in Turf War with Physicians
To determine the extent to which physician dominance has eroded since the start of the 21st century, researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Iowa State University analyzed 17 years of data.
Cat's Meow: Robotic Pet Boosts Mood, Cognition in Adults with Dementia
FAU nursing researchers tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia.
Report Shows Home Prices Across U.S. Rising at Near-record Rates
Rising premiums in many of the nation's most overvalued metropolitan areas suggest that homebuying remains red hot even as signs point to a looming price correction.
Nurse, Heal Thyself - Spiritual Practices in the Midst of a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for nurses. FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored the use of spirituality and religion in nurses on the frontline.
'The Great Resignation' Gives Employees the Upper Hand in Job Search
Employees may have all the leverage in today's job market, but looking for work is still a grind that must be managed correctly, according to a human resources expert at Florida Atlantic University.
Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in Third Quarter
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics remained mostly stable in the third quarter, despite the supply-chain crisis, increased labor movement activities, and other economic turmoil.
Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods
FAU researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.
Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing
An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.
FAU Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype
Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.