Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public university located in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional campuses spread across South Florida. It was established in 1961 and has grown significantly since its inception, now serving over 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. FAU offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across multiple disciplines, including business, engineering, computer science, education, and the arts. The university is noted for its strong emphasis on research, particularly in areas like marine biology, ocean engineering, and neuroscience, facilitated by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and unique ecosystems. FAU is also recognized for its commitment to serving the educational needs of traditionally underserved communities and for its partnerships with international universities, enhancing its global perspective and offering students comprehensive international learning opportunities.
Researchers have confirmed that Atlantic cownose rays, usually found near continental shelves, have migrated to Bermuda, potentially influenced by unusual oceanographic and atmospheric conditions. For…
First-of-its-kind study finds more gait impairments in older adults by ‘throwing them a curve’. A first-of-its-kind study suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in…
From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives. Oil, fat, sugar, starch, and sodium, as well…
FAU Harbor Branch scientists discover distinctive patterns of cell damage linked to toxins in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) in Florida,…
Researchers examine the efficacy of “Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing” (EMDR) therapy in treating adults with substance use disorder. In 2021, 61.2 million Americans aged 12…
The research on infants provides the first quantified observations showing the ’emergence’ of agency or purpose in humans. Living things act with purpose. But where…
New research examines the potential of different wristband materials to harbor harmful pathogenic bacteria. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified our focus on disinfection practices. However, recent…
A new study reveals how exercise helps maintain memory function during aging. Aging is often linked with a decrease in cognitive functions. The hippocampus and…
The research could lead to the development of new anti-malarial drugs, which operate by inducing a “jet lag” effect on the parasites responsible for the…
Genomics study in the Caribbean and Sargasso Seas signifies the first assembly of vibrio bacteria sourced from plastic waste. Recent research has unveiled how the…
The research posits that social media, school stress, and firearms play major roles. In the United States, suicide has emerged as the second most common…
Aging involves a balance between oxidants and antioxidants, low-grade inflammation, and a protein response that occurs at the cellular level, which is responsible for many…
A study in mice reveals a surprising difference between male and female dopamine synapses supporting attention, movement, motivation, and pleasure. Almost all neuropsychiatric disorders have…
Study rates 50 largest U.S. cities – finds marginal evacuation planning improvements. Evacuation planners rarely considered the needs of carless and vulnerable populations before Hurricane…
Richard Isaacson, M.D., leads first study to define sex differences in outcomes of tailored Alzheimer’s disease clinical interventions. After increasing age, the most significant risk…
Groundbreaking study confirms time of year when an asteroid wiped out dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on Earth. A groundbreaking study led by researchers…
In 2021, in the United States alone, there have been more than 560,000 prescriptions of hydroxychloroquine for the prevention, post-exposure and treatment of COVID-19. Since…
Scientists discover first nocturnal cichlid species from Africa’s lake Malawi that offers clues into the evolution of sleep. Animals are remarkably diverse in their sleep…