FAU Lands $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Rapid, Automated HIV Self-test
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
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
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.
U.S. Home Prices Appear to be Settling in West but Still Rising in Florida
The frenzied housing market appears to be cooling in many Western U.S. markets, even as prices continue to rise nearly unabated in the Eastern part of the country.
FAU Study Reveals Gaps in Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intended senior population, but it failed to ensure equal access for lower-income and minority communities, according to a new study.
Dinosaurs' Last Spring: Study Pinpoints Timing of Asteroid Impact
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.
Housing Index Shows Renting Beats Buying in Eight Major U.S. Markets
As the cost of housing continues to soar, deciding whether to buy a home or rent one is a virtual toss-up in many parts of the country.
FAU Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens Schmidt Family Complex
FAU celebrated the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence yesterday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark a major milestone for the transformational facility.
Home Prices Reaching 'Inflection Point' in Overvalued Markets
Home prices continue to rise across the country and are poised to flatten in some metropolitan areas.
Climate Change Increasingly a Bipartisan Issue in Florida
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.