Origin of the 'Motion of the Ocean' in the Straits of Florida Revealed
A numerical study by FAU Harbor Branch is the first to identify mechanisms of instability responsible for the formation of sub-mesoscale eddies, which has important environmental implications.
Machine-learned Human Emotions Will 'Drive' Autonomous Vehicles
A unique invention by a researcher in the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on machine-learned human moods for autonomous systems has received a competitive U.S. utility patent.
Study on Traffic Deaths Makes Strong Case for Remote Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in remote work arrangements, which also could help improve occupational and traffic safety.
FAU to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special virtual event on Friday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Understanding Florida's Harmful Algal Blooms Free Online Video Series
FAU's Center for Environmental Studies and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a series of free online modules to assist in understanding the science and challenges related to harmful algal blooms.
Sellers Call the Shots in Florida's Overvalued Housing Market
Homes across Florida are selling for more than 17 percent above their long-term pricing trend, with the degree of overpricing a particular concern in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.
FAU Tech Runway® Reveals its Ninth Venture Class
FAU Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its ninth class, "Venture Class 9."
Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study conducted on older adults at risk for Alzheimer's shows that a memory biomarker increased after a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training, confirming the beneficial effects of exercise.
Alarming Rising Trends in Suicide by Firearms in Young Americans
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators examined suicide trends by firearms in white and black Americans ages 5 to 24 years from 1999 to 2018.
Osher LLI at FAU Announces Summer Lecture Series
The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter has announced a lecture series for the summer semester, which begins Wednesday, June 16.