All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health
A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.
Men Over 65 at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls
Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a study comparing the risk of skull fractures from falls in geriatric males and females and uncovered some unexpected results.
Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?
Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. FAU Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.
Study: Renting Beats Buying in Vast Majority of U.S.
Despite widespread home price declines, renting still makes more sense than owning in the vast majority of U.S. housing markets, according to researchers at FAU and FIU.
Physicians Should Screen Youth for Cyberbullying, Social Media Use
FAU physicians recommend primary care physicians screen adolescents and young adults for inappropriate or misuse of social media and cyberbullying using screening tools developed for health care settings.
America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade
A study by FAU's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups.
FAU Lands U.S. EPA Grant for 'Hands-on' Indian River Lagoon Field Trip
FAU Harbor Branch has received a $399,963 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) South Florida Initiative Program to support a new Indian River Lagoon field trip program.
New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business
FAU and CSU researchers systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes.
U.S. Representative Tours First Drone-based Quantum Network at FAU
United States Rep. Cory Mills ( R-Fla.) visited Florida Atlantic University today to tour FAU's quantum physics laboratory in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
Renters Get Sticker Shock in Three New England Markets
Three housing markets in the U.S. Northeast are dealing with rent spikes even as the nation's rental crisis showed more signs of moderation in January.