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Boo! How Do Mexican Cavefish Escape Predators?
A few fish, like Mexican cavefish, have evolved in unique environments without predators. A study on escape evolution reveals vast differences in startle reflex responses between cavefish populations.
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Biden Maintains Slim Advantage on Trump Across Florida
Democratic nominee Joe Biden holds a slight edge over U.S. President Donald Trump among likely Florida voters.
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FAU Offers New 'Dermatology NP Post-graduate Certificate Program'
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new certificate program for nurse practitioners to enable them to provide high-quality, holistic care for their patients with dermatological conditions.
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FAU's Board of Trustees Elects Vice Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees recently elected Brent Burns as its vice chair.
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FAU Awarded U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant for AI
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers receive $653,393 grant to improve learning and operation of artificial intelligence systems.
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FAU High Receives GreatSchools.org 2020 College Success Award
FAU High School has received a prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, the nation's leading nonprofit empowering parents to unlock educational opportunities for their children.
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Opioid Use Disorder? Electronic Health Records Help Pinpoint Patients
A retrospective cross-sectional study by FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators, shows that information in electronic health records may help identify patients with opioid use disorder.
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Scientists are First in the World to Spawn Bonefish in Captivity
FAU Harbor Branch and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have reached a groundbreaking milestone in fish reproduction research by successfully inducing captive bonefish to spawn in aquaculture tanks.
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FAU A.D. Henderson University School Ranked Second in America for K-5
FAU's A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and the No. 11 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.
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Study: Airlines, Airports Must Do More for Stressed-Out Passengers
With the coronavirus crisis dealing the travel industry one of the biggest blows in its history, a new study suggests that airlines and airports should be doing more to help passengers cope with stress.