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To Get Middle-aged Women to Eat More Protein Consider Diet Coaching
A study by researchers in FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is the first to examine the impact of per-meal protein prescription and nutrition education with and without diet coaching.
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FAU to be in Season Three of Amazon's 'The College Tour' Series
Learning about Florida Atlantic University from the comfort of your couch has never been easier thanks to Amazon.
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FAU Scientists Uncover 'Missing' Plastics Deep in the Ocean
A study is the first to unveil the prevalence of plastics in the entire water column in the southern Atlantic Ocean and implicates the ocean interior as a crucial pool of 'missing' plastics.
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FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
FAU will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
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3D Robotic Spine 'Twin' Offers New Way to Preview Surgical Procedures
FAU engineering scientists and a Marcus Neuroscience Institute neurosurgeon have collaborated on developing a novel 3D human spine replica for cervical disc implants.
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Utility-scale Solar Energy Impedes Endangered Florida Panthers
Reducing the energy industry's carbon footprint in Florida is impeding a large carnivore's paw-print. A study is the first to document the effects of utility-scale energy installations on a large carnivore.
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Identical Twins and Soon-to-be Nurses 'Lean on Each Other'
Identical twins Keren and Kerline Geffrard are among 62 classmates who will become nurses today during Florida Atlantic University's commencement ceremony at 1 p.m.
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FAU Celebrates Fall 2021 Graduates
FAU will confer more than 2,770 degrees today and tomorrow for the fall 2021 semester during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
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Gunfire or Plastic Bag Popping? Trained Computer Knows the Difference
FAU engineering researchers have developed a gunshot detection algorithm and classification model that can discern similar sounds such as gunfire or a plastic bag popping.
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FAU Emeritus Professor of Marketing Donates $2 Million to University
Florida Atlantic University has received an estate gift pledge of more than $2 million from College of Business emeritus professor Eric Shaw '72, '73, Ph.D.