Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio

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

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

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.

FAU Awarded Federal Grant to Lead National Accreditation Innovation

FAU has received a U.S. Department of Education grant to develop a national framework to help colleges navigate accreditation changes while maintaining academic quality and student success.

FAU Receives Research Gift from Betty Wold Johnson Foundation

Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $250,000 gift from the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation to develop a mangrove restoration project at Harbor Branch.

Sharks, Spines and Speed: The Secret Behind Their Swimming Styles

What powers a shark's incredible speed, agility and endurance? New Florida Atlantic research reveals the answer lies hidden inside its spine - a biomechanical marvel refined over 400 million years.

Breast Cancer Survivors Needed for FAU Research Study

FAU researchers are seeking breast cancer survivors for a study testing whether supervised aerobic exercise, with or without non-invasive brain stimulation, can improve memory, concentration and focus.

FAU Among $3.8M NIH Project Team to Develop New Malaria Drugs

New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest

A rare scientific breakthrough: An international team of researchers has identified a striking new monkey species in the Congo rainforest - the fifth new African monkey species discovered in the past 75 years.

FAU Completes Successful First Offering of Hacking for Defense

Florida Atlantic completed its first Hacking for Defense course, where students developed prototype solutions to real-world U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community challenges.