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How Do You Know Where a Fish Goes?
A pioneering study by researchers at FAU and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center used a new movement model that improves the accuracy of acoustic tracking in marine animals.
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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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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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FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has created a Department of Biomedical Engineering that will focus on biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics.
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Remote Sensing Technique Captures Details of Hurricane Ian's Aftermath
FAU researchers are the first to use aerial imagery and LiDAR to remotely identify structural damage and beach structural changes on a barrier island in the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster.
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FAU Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite Program
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the U.S. selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.
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'Curved' Walking and a Depth Camera Detect Early Cognitive Decline
A first-of-its-kind engineering study using a new tool suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."
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FAU Tech Runway® Announces 13th Venture Class
FAU Tech Runway® recently accepted 13 companies to participate in the 13th cohort of its Venture Program.
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In-vehicle Sensors Help Detect Cognitive Changes in Older Drivers
FAU researchers are using unobtrusive sensors and monitoring devices in older drivers' vehicles as a first step toward widespread use of a low-cost, early warning system of possible changes in cognition.
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New AI Technique Significantly Boosts Medicare Fraud Detection
Engineering researchers explored the "vast sea" of big Medicare data, Parts B and D, using a novel technique they developed, which could conserve substantial resources for the Medicare system.