Copaiba: Silver Bullet or Snake Oil?
Researchers caution that randomized trials are needed to discern whether treatment with the essential oil copaiba is effective or that it turns out to be "yet another beautiful hypothesis slain by ugly facts."
Corporate Social Responsibility Not a Profitable Investment
Companies that try to "do good" are likely to find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is bad for their bottom lines, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.
Method Tested at FAU First to Examine Dolphin Immune System
With the drastic increase in unusual dolphin strandings and deaths along the southeastern coast of the U.S. and elsewhere, finding specific antibodies to test and monitor their immune health is critical.
FAU Archaeologist Involved in Ancient Peru Discovery
An archaeologist from FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is among a team of scientists who made a groundbreaking discovery in coastal Peru - home to one of the earliest pyramids in South America.
FAU Teams Win Top Awards at National SeaPerch Competition
Five teams from Florida Atlantic University High School and A.D. Henderson University School competed in the 2017 National SeaPerch Challenge.
FAU Tech Runway Announces Fifth and Largest Class
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® has selected its fifth and largest Venture class of startup and early-stage companies to participate in its business accelerator program.
FAU Launches Nation's First M.D. Pipeline Program
"Signing Day" brought new meaning for four of the nation's brightest teens as they were officially accepted into an innovative medical school pipeline program through the "FAU High School M.D. Direct" program.
Owls Racing Has Best Finish in History at 2017 FSAE Michigan
Owls Racing, Florida Atlantic University's Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) team, finished 21st overall out of 110 teams at the Formula SAE Michigan.
Female Faculty Face Strong Glass Ceiling in Academia
Female faculty members hoping to advance to the highest ranks of academia face significant barriers due to male-dominated environments at colleges and universities, according to a new study.
FAU Recognized for Innovative Advising Program
Florida Atlantic University recently was recognized for its efforts to provide academic advising to students in on-campus parking garages.