A Remote, Computerized Training Program Eases Anxiety in Children
A study is the first to explore the relationship between anxiety, inhibitory control and EEG measures in children, revealing a way to ease negative emotions using a computerized and remote training program.
Memorial Cancer Institute/FAU Designated 'Cancer Center of Excellence'
Memorial Cancer Institute/FAU (MCIFAU) has been recognized by the state's Department of Health as a "Florida Cancer Center of Excellence." It becomes just the fifth in the state to earn the designation.
Scoot Over! Study Reveals E-Scooter Use in Washington D.C.
Researchers have built the first model to track travel patterns of e-scooter use that captures built environment variables more precisely and show that built environment and demographics both matter.
Drifter or Homebody? Study Reveals Where Whitespotted Eagle Rays Roam
Researchers from FAU's Harbor Branch and collaborators conducted the first multiyear study of large-scale movements of whitespotted eagle rays in U.S. waters using acoustic telemetry networks.
Cone Snail Venom Shows Potential for Treating Severe Malaria
A study by researchers at FAU and collaborators finds anti-adhesion drugs derived from cone snail venom may hold the key to treating malaria, COVID-19, AIDS and other diseases using blockage therapies.
In Response to Stephen Colbert, FAU Professor Says 'Spice it Up'
An engineering research professor gives a "shout out" to comedian Stephen Colbert who has referred to mathematical equations as an infernal salad of numbers, letters and symbols.
FAU Launches COVID-19 Registry and Repository to Advance Research
FAU has launched a registry and repository to contribute to new discoveries and knowledge related COVID-19 and is currently enrolling participants with prior documented positive test reports.
Depressed Moms Who Breastfeed Boost Babies' Mood and Mutual Touch
A study using EEG is the first to show that feeding method (breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding) in depressed and non-depressed mothers boosts infants' mood, neuroprotection and mutual affectionate touch.
Mean or Nice? These Traits Could Make or Break a Child's Friendships
An FAU study is the first to use longitudinal data to examine the interplay between being nice, being mean and friendship quality and experiences among children in fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
FAU Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted
FAU Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.