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How Do You Know Where a Fish Goes?

By | June 6, 2024

A pioneering study by researchers at ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center used a new movement model that improves the accuracy of acoustic tracking in marine animals.

FAU's J.A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., Awarded Prestigious Global Chair

By | June 6, 2024

J. A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., the Glenwood and Martha Creech Eminent Scholar Chair in Science in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has received a prestigious Global Chair by the University of Bath.

U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022

By | June 4, 2024

A study by FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine shows that drug-involved infant deaths in the U.S. more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%).

FAU/Mainstreet Poll of Battleground States Shows Divide on Top Issues

By | June 4, 2024

A new poll of voters in battleground states, conducted by ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research highlights the partisan divide.

Tiny Worm Uncovers Long-lasting Prenatal Effects from Amphetamines

By | May 30, 2024

Using a tiny worm, ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers have revealed the underlying mechanisms of embryonal exposure to methamphetamine (Meth) and amphetamines, a psychostimulant used to treat a variety of brain dysfunctions.

·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Experts for the 2024 Hurricane Season

By | May 23, 2024

Forecasts indicate a highly active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Several ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

After Hundreds of Years, Study Confirms Bermuda Home to Cownose Rays

By | May 20, 2024

Using citizen science and morphological and genetic data, ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Harbor Branch researchers are the first to provide evidence that the Atlantic cownose ray has recently made a new home in Bermuda.

·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit

By | May 17, 2024

The summit brought together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest research and advancements in the study of amyloid-related diseases.

·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Researcher Receives Grant for 'Somaesthetics of Atmosphere'

By | May 16, 2024

Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., in FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, has received a grant to explore a recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention - "atmosphere."

Biohybrid Robotic Hand Will Help Unravel Complex Sensation of Touch

By | May 15, 2024

·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥engineering researchers have developed a novel biohybrid neuro-prosthetic research platform to refine control of artificial hands and lead to a better understanding of the complex sensation of touch.

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