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Rent Growth Slowing in Two Florida Metros but Still a Problem in U.S.

By | August 29, 2022

Two Florida markets hampered by dramatic rent increases over the past year finally appear to be getting relief, but much of the nation remains in the cross hairs of a crisis.

Study: More U.S. Housing Markets at or Near Pricing Peaks

By | August 25, 2022

Home prices appear to have peaked in a growing number of U.S. markets, according to a July analysis by researchers at ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ and Florida International University.

What Has America Learned Since Hurricane Katrina? Not Enough.

By | August 24, 2022

A first-of-its-kind study by ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America's 50 largest cities following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Study First to Link Weed Killer Roundup® to Convulsions in Animals

By | August 23, 2022

·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥and NSU researchers are the first to link the use of the herbicide Roundup®, the world's most commonly used herbicide by volume and by land-area treated, to convulsions in animals.

Study First to Explore 'Walking' Shark Movements in Early Life Stages

By | August 18, 2022

A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of the first study to explore differences in walking and swimming in these neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile sharks.

New $26 Million NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes

By | August 10, 2022

·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥has landed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Central Florida, and Lehman College.

Water Quality Woes in S.W. Florida Linked to Seeping Septic Systems

By | August 9, 2022

Multiple lines of evidence from a multi-year microbial source tracking study by ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Harbor Branch researchers points to septic systems as a contributing source for water quality decline in southwest Florida.

New Low-cost Device Rapidly, Accurately Detects Hepatitis C Infection

By | August 3, 2022

·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers have developed a portable microfluidic platform that rapidly and accurately detects Hepatitis C infection without the need for trained technicians, expensive equipment or a laboratory.

FAU's Hari Kalva, Ph.D., Inducted into National Academy of Inventors®

By | July 21, 2022

Hari Kalva, Ph.D., an associate chair and professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been recognized for his innovation in video compression and communication.

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