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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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Aerial Surveys Reveal Ample Populations of Rays in Southeast Florida
FAU researchers conducted a multi-year study that is the first to repeatedly sample areas where giant manta rays and whitespotted eagle rays are abundant from Miami north to the Jupiter Inlet.
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FAU Receives NIH Grant to Study Electronic Health Records
Researchers in FAU's College of Business received a $437,274 research grant from the National Institute of Health to study the use of electronic health records in underserved communities.
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FAU College of Business to Honor George W. Schaeffer
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its 30th "Business Leader of the Year" breakfast to honor the accomplishments of George W. Schaeffer, CEO of People's Trust Insurance.
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Experts: Commercial Real Estate Exposures Could Lead to Bank Failures
Sinking demand for office space in the commercial real estate market could lead to bank failures in parts of the country, according to two finance experts at Florida Atlantic University.
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FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Brainy Days'
Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate its efforts to advance brain science and health with events throughout the month of March throughout Palm Beach County.
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Study Details Toxic Elements Found in Stranded Whales and Dolphins
Researchers from FAU Harbor Branch and collaborators analyzed tissue and fecal samples from 90 stranded whales and dolphins in Florida and Georgia over 15 years from 2007 to 2021.
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Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New 'Silent' Killer?
An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet, which may be the new "silent" killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in prior decades.
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To Boost a Preschooler's Language Skills, Consider Reminiscing
A study by FAU researchers on "parent talk" compared reminiscing, book sharing and toy play as language learning settings. Findings show reminiscing is very good at eliciting high quality speech from parents.
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Two FAU Business Professors Named Fulbright Scholars
- Two Florida Atlantic University professors within the College of Business were named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for tourism and family firm research.