Blue Ops to Bring Maritime Defense Operations to FAU Harbor Branch
Blue Ops is establishing a maritime systems operation at FAU Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce, creating a hub for ocean technology, autonomous systems, national defense research, testing and workforce development.
FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer
Raman spectroscopy and machine learning correctly classified normal skin, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma 81% to 84% of the time, showing promise for rapid, non-invasive skin cancer detection.
FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Earns Federally Funded Designation
The FAU/NCHA Community Health Center has earned federally funded health center status, bringing new resources to expand access to care in West Palm Beach.
Sharks Can Hear Sounds Nearly 250 Feet Away and Find the Source
FAU research shows free-swimming sharks can detect and respond to underwater sounds from nearly 250 feet away, revealing new insights into how these ancient predators hear and navigate their environment.
FAU's Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., Named Edwin A. Link Endowed Professor
FAU Harbor Branch names internationally recognized optical oceanography expert Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., as its first Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor.
FAU's Robert Loredo Launches New Book on Preparing for the Quantum Era
FAU's Robert Loredo offers leaders a practical roadmap for navigating the quantum era, from building strategies and teams to protecting data, forging partnerships and preparing for quantum advantage.
FAU CA-AI Hovering Owls Excel at DARPA Lift Challenge
FAU's CA-AI Hovering Owls achieved a 2.16-to-1 payload-to-weight ratio in DARPA's Lift Challenge, making them one of only two university teams to surpass the 2-to-1 mark.
FAU Study Finds Time of Day May Be Key in Speech Therapy for Youth
FAU researchers found that time of day may affect speech-motor learning differently in young people with childhood apraxia of speech, offering new clues for making speech therapy more effective.
FAU Study Pinpoints Non-Fatal Overdose Hotspots in Palm Beach County
An FAU study of 1,661 non-fatal overdoses in Palm Beach County found nearly half of hotspots overlapped with gas stations, pointing to new opportunities for targeted, place-based prevention.
Forest Floor to Treetops, Cameras Reveal Congo Basin's Hidden Wildlife
FAU researchers strategically stacked infrared cameras from the forest floor to the canopy in the Congo Basin, revealing unexpected behaviors and wildlife patterns missed by conventional surveys.