ADHUS Named Only 2018 National 'Blue Ribbon' School in PBC
FAU's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) unveiled its National Blue Ribbon distinction awarded by the U.S. Department of Education at a recent announcement ceremony.
'Eavesdropping' on Groupers' Mating Calls Key to Survival
Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and FAU's Harbor Branch have developed a novel technique to identify groupers by their sounds or grouper calls using deep neural networks.
Type of Exercise Halts Cognitive Decline in Obese People
FAU researchers have discovered what might be an effective strategy to prevent and combat cognitive dysfunction in obese individuals using an effective form of exercise - high-intensity interval exercise.
Laws to Curb Use of Cell Phones Save Lives of Motorcyclists
Laws to ban or curb drivers' use of cell phones and other handheld devices have greatly reduced the rate of fatalities for motorcyclists, according to a new study by faculty at FAU and the University of Miami.
FAU to Serve on Specialized Agency of the United Nations
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is among a handful of academic institutions in the U.S. appointed to serve on the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations.
Real Estate Markets Peaking and Some are in a Pricing Bubble
U.S. metropolitan residential real estate markets are peaking and some cities are in another pricing bubble, according to the latest national index produced by FAU and FIU faculty.
Innovative Stroke Treatment Leads to Patent Applications
An innovative agent that has been used for decades to treat alcohol-use disorder is showing real promise for the treatment of stroke and has resulted in a U.S. patent application for a neuroscientist at FAU.
FAU and Max Planck Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Academy
The Florida Atlantic University Max Planck Academy on the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter stands to redefine approaches to STEM education, not just in South Florida, but nationwide.
Political Donations Lead to Sweetheart Deals in Contracts
Companies that make political donations are more likely to be awarded government contracts with terms containing "sweetheart deals" for the firms, according to a study by faculty at FAU College of Business.
Study Reveals Police Officers' Views on Body-worn Cameras
A study is the first to use qualitative research to generate insider knowledge into law enforcement officers' experiences with and views on body-worn cameras in a post-Ferguson era.