Power Grids to Epidemics: Small Patterns Trigger Systemic Failures
New FAU research finds that tiny clusters of interacting units, or motifs, can trigger major cascades, which could help to predict sudden shifts in power grids, ecosystems and social networks.
Winners of Second CMBB Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced
FAU's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Schmidt College of Science, has announced the winners of its second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
Logistics Rebound in January Amid Uneven Economic Pressures
The logistics industry rebounded in January, marking its fastest expansion in seven months, underscoring early signs of diverging economic outcomes across sectors and ongoing economic restructuring.
FAU to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary by Hosting Museum Exhibit
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Florida Atlantic University will host one of six "Freedom Truck" mobile museums currently touring the United States.
FAU's Federated Learning AI Model Presented at Top AI Conference
FAU engineering researchers presented their novel federated learning AI model, pFedDB, at the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, which had an acceptance rate of 17.6%.
'Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776' at FAU
Florida Atlantic University's Department of History presents "Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776," on Thursday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Auditorium, Boca Raton campus.
Study Finds Teen 'Sexting' Surge, Warns of Sextortion, Privacy Risks
A national FAU study shows teen sexting is rising fast - fueling coercion, privacy breaches and sextortion. Nearly half of those who sent images had them shared without consent, underscoring urgent safety gaps.
FAU Study: Tiny Worm Offers Clues to Combat Chemotherapy Neurotoxicity
A new study used tiny worms to model nerve damage from a common chemotherapy drug and found treatments that reduced seizures and motor deficits, pointing to ways to protect patients.
FAU Athletics Announces $2 Million Gift from Hagerty Family
FAU Athletics is proud to announce another gift from long-time donors Michelle and Michael Hagerty, who have pledged $2 million in support of women's scholarships and the Competitive Excellence Fund.
FAU Feasibility Study: Queen Conch Aquaculture and Seagrass Impacts
FAU Harbor Branch has launched a study to assess the commercial viability and environmental benefits of queen conch aquaculture in The Bahamas and the Caribbean, including market potential and seagrass impacts.