Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children
A study finds risks unique to families with close ties. When parents and adolescents are close, parents transmit political apathy to their adolescent children, which could negatively impact young voters.
New Poll Explores News Media Habits Among Florida Voters
New poll finds Florida voters maintain their connection to both traditional and social platforms but turn largely to cable and local news in an age of media distrust and fragmentation
FAU Receives $11.5 Million Gift to Combat Life-Threatening Illness
The Schmidt College of Medicine received the monumental gift from philanthropists Ann and John Wood to combat amyloidosis, a complex and challenging disease, using a whole-body and multidisciplinary approach.
FAU Scientist Featured in NatGeo's 'SharkFest' 2023
FAU's Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is featured in National Geographic's highly popular series, "When Sharks Attack."
FAU Study Explores Incarceration, Employment and Re-offense
A researcher from the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice investigated the effectiveness of transitional employment programs and cognitive behavioral interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Infant Mortality Fell, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Rose
A new study examining time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births over 11 years suggests that infant mortality alone is not a sufficient indicator of health.
Robotic Glove Lends a 'Hand' to Relearn Playing Piano After a Stroke
Using AI, FAU engineering researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind soft robotic exoskeleton glove that "feels." The new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering fine finger movements.
Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds
FAU researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.
Tool to Diagnose and Monitor Sickle Cell Disease Receives U.S. Patent
A new portable tool developed by a College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will enable patients with sickle cell disease to reliably and conveniently monitor their disease.
Sea Snail First Seen in the U.S. May Have Arrived as a 'Stowaway'
A researcher from FAU reports that the mollusk, Naria turdus, found in Lake Worth Lagoon took two years to arrive in South Florida most likely as a stowaway attached to the hull of a ship as larva.