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Origin of the 'Motion of the Ocean' in the Straits of Florida Revealed

By | June 17, 2021

A numerical study by FAU Harbor Branch is the first to identify mechanisms of instability responsible for the formation of sub-mesoscale eddies, which has important environmental implications.

Machine-learned Human Emotions Will 'Drive' Autonomous Vehicles

By | June 16, 2021

A unique invention by a researcher in the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on machine-learned human moods for autonomous systems has received a competitive U.S. utility patent.

Study on Traffic Deaths Makes Strong Case for Remote Work

By | June 16, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in remote work arrangements, which also could help improve occupational and traffic safety.

FAU to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth

By | June 16, 2021

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special virtual event on Friday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Understanding Florida's Harmful Algal Blooms Free Online Video Series

By | June 14, 2021

FAU's Center for Environmental Studies and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a series of free online modules to assist in understanding the science and challenges related to harmful algal blooms.

Sellers Call the Shots in Florida's Overvalued Housing Market

By | June 10, 2021

Homes across Florida are selling for more than 17 percent above their long-term pricing trend, with the degree of overpricing a particular concern in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.

FAU Tech Runway® Reveals its Ninth Venture Class

By | June 10, 2021

FAU Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its ninth class, "Venture Class 9."

Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults

By | June 10, 2021

A study conducted on older adults at risk for Alzheimer's shows that a memory biomarker increased after a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training, confirming the beneficial effects of exercise.

Alarming Rising Trends in Suicide by Firearms in Young Americans

By | June 9, 2021

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators examined suicide trends by firearms in white and black Americans ages 5 to 24 years from 1999 to 2018.

Osher LLI at FAU Announces Summer Lecture Series

By | June 8, 2021

The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter has announced a lecture series for the summer semester, which begins Wednesday, June 16.