Study Illuminates Serotonin Contributions to Cocaine's Lure
A new study reinforces long-held suspicions that the brain chemical serotonin, a molecule usually associated with mood, appetite and libido, makes a direct contribution to the actions of cocaine.
FAU Receives $1 Million Grant for Dementia Prevention
A $1 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation will establish the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine for a unique dementia prevention program.
Simple Tactic Results in Dramatic Water Conservation
Rain or shine has new meaning thanks to an innovative and simple tactic developed by researchers that will really change how people think about watering their lawns. The tactic? A straightforward road sign.
FAU TechGarage Team Wins eMerge Americas Hackathon
A group of high school students from Florida Atlantic University's TechGarage program at FAU Tech Runway recently took first place in the 2017 eMerge Americas Hackathon.
FAU Rocketry Team Takes Top National Award
A middle school rocketry team from Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School recently won first place in the nation in the SECME rocketry contest.
FAU Professor Admitted to The Royal Irish Academy
J.A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., a professor of psychology, biological sciences and biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University, recently was admitted to The Royal Irish Academy (RIA).
FAU Pine Jog Recognizes Green Schools
Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center celebrated the Green Schools Class of 2017 at the ninth annual Green Schools Awards Luncheon.
Method Tested at FAU First to Examine Dolphin Immune System
With the drastic increase in unusual dolphin strandings and deaths along the southeastern coast of the U.S. and elsewhere, finding specific antibodies to test and monitor their immune health is critical.
FAU Archaeologist Involved in Ancient Peru Discovery
An archaeologist from FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is among a team of scientists who made a groundbreaking discovery in coastal Peru - home to one of the earliest pyramids in South America.
FAU Teams Win Top Awards at National SeaPerch Competition
Five teams from Florida Atlantic University High School and A.D. Henderson University School competed in the 2017 National SeaPerch Challenge.