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Marine Sponge Cells in 3D Could Ramp-up Production of Drug Compounds

By | January 20, 2022

FAU Harbor Branch scientists are the first to culture sponge cells in 3D to scale-up production of sponge biomass and bioactive metabolites for novel drug compounds.

FAU Lands $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Rapid, Automated HIV Self-test

By | January 13, 2022

FAU engineering and biomedical science researchers are developing an affordable and reliable, automated HIV self-test that will increase access and improve treatment outcomes in any setting.

Utility-scale Solar Energy Impedes Endangered Florida Panthers

By | January 12, 2022

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.

FAU Scientist Aims to Ensure ‘Microbe-free’ Mars Samples

By | January 6, 2022

The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is collecting samples in search of signs of ancient microbial life, which would advance NASA’s quest to explore the past habitability of Mars.

Dinosaurs' Last Spring: Study Pinpoints Timing of Asteroid Impact

By | December 9, 2021

A seminal study by FAU scientists and collaborators confirms the time of year of the Chicxulub asteroid impact, responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on Earth 66 million years ago.

FAU Emeritus Professor of Marketing Donates $2 Million to University

By | December 8, 2021

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.

Septic System Waste Pervasive Throughout Florida's Indian River Lagoon

By | December 2, 2021

There are more than 300,000 septic systems adjacent to Florida's Indian River Lagoon. A new FAU Harbor Branch study shows even properly functioning septic systems contaminate groundwater and surface water.

Climate Change Increasingly a Bipartisan Issue in Florida

By | December 1, 2021

Belief in climate change among Florida Republicans has climbed to nearly 9 out of 10 adults, apparently trending upwards, according to a new analysis of five sequenced FAU surveys since 2019.

The Next Election is Here ... for the Best Art of Science Photos

By | November 22, 2021

Florida Atlantic University invites the public to cast their votes for the best images captured by its researchers in a contest that highlights work from across FAU's 10 colleges.

FAU to Celebrate 2022 President's Gala

By | November 17, 2021

Florida Atlantic University is set to celebrate its 2022 President's Gala gala on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of FAU Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.