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FAU Study Shows Population Characteristics Tied to COVID-19 Spread
Florida counties with higher COVID-19 vaccination rates experience significantly fewer infections and fewer vaccine breakthrough cases, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University.
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Housing Index Shows Why More Consumers Should Rent Rather than Own
The traditional spring homebuying season is expected to be one of the best ever, but consumers in much of the country should give more thought to renting a home rather than owning one.
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FAU to Expand Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center
FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has announced expansion plans later this year that will include new university partnerships, capabilities and opportunities.
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Did COVID-19 Make Tinnitus, 'Ringing' in the Ears, Worse?
A researcher from FAU and collaborators compared patients with tinnitus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to assess if the severity of tinnitus was influenced by the lockdown related to the pandemic.
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New Study Measures Rent Spikes in Three Florida Markets
Florida's emerging rental crisis is playing out in three major markets, with rents well above where they should be and sharp increases occurring just in the past year, according to a new study.
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FAU Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted
FAU Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.
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FAU Report: Inflation Exceeds Federal Reserve Projections
Inflation continues to outpace Federal Reserve projections, further eroding the real value of wages for workers across the nation.
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Jails in Crisis: Study Identifies Those at Risk of Suicide Behind Bars
In America's jails, suicide is the leading cause of death. A researcher from FAU examined the risk factors for attempting and threatening suicide and/or self-harm in a large metropolitan jail.
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U.S. Housing Markets Still Searching for Peak Prices
Higher mortgage rates have yet to cool overheated housing markets across the country as prices continue a steady climb in each of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas.
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U.S. Falls Short in 'Geriatricizing' Emergency Departments
According to Schmidt College of Medicine researchers, most emergency departments in the U.S. and worldwide do not provide the level of service recommended by the Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines.