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FAU's J.A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., Awarded Prestigious Global Chair
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.
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U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022
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%).
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FAU/Mainstreet Poll of Battleground States Shows Divide on Top Issues
A new poll of voters in battleground states, conducted by FAU Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research highlights the partisan divide.
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Tiny Worm Uncovers Long-lasting Prenatal Effects from Amphetamines
Using a tiny worm, FAU researchers have revealed the underlying mechanisms of embryonal exposure to methamphetamine (Meth) and amphetamines, a psychostimulant used to treat a variety of brain dysfunctions.
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FAU Experts for the 2024 Hurricane Season
Forecasts indicate a highly active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Several FAU faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.
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After Hundreds of Years, Study Confirms Bermuda Home to Cownose Rays
Using citizen science and morphological and genetic data, FAU Harbor Branch researchers are the first to provide evidence that the Atlantic cownose ray has recently made a new home in Bermuda.
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FAU Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
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.
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FAU Researcher Receives Grant for 'Somaesthetics of Atmosphere'
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."
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Biohybrid Robotic Hand Will Help Unravel Complex Sensation of Touch
FAU 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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90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is Happening
The latest FAU survey found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening and that belief in human-caused climate change has surged among Independents and slipped among Republicans.