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Running Throughout Middle Age Keeps 'Old' Adult-born Neurons 'Wired'

By | May 25, 2023

A new study provides novel insight into the benefits of exercise, which should motivate adults to keep moving throughout their lifetime, especially during middle age.

FAU Experts for the 2023 Hurricane Season

By | May 24, 2023

Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

Researchers: Firms Should Reconsider Value of Government Contracts

By | May 18, 2023

Companies assume contracting with the government brings long-lasting financial windfalls, but new research suggests the arrangement is not as valuable as many firms might think.

'Pathogen' Storm: Vibrio Bacteria, Sargassum and Plastic Marine Debris

By | May 18, 2023

As summer kicks off and efforts are underway to find solutions to repurpose Sargassum, could the interplay between this seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic marine debris pose a triple threat to public health?

Crushed Clams, Roaming Rays: Acoustic Tags Show Predator Interactions

By | May 15, 2023

Inspired by clam fishermen reports, FAU Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.

Expert: Expanded Playoff Will Improve College Football

By | May 11, 2023

The College Football Playoff will look much different in 2024, rightly giving national championship aspirations to more teams and introducing a "March Madness" vibe to the traditional holiday season.

Most Nurses Attribute Well-Being Struggles to Staffing Shortages

By | May 11, 2023

A third annual survey by Cross Country Healthcare and FAU shows that one-third of nurses plan to leave the profession in the next two years. More than half claim there is insufficient staff to meet demand.

Poll: Florida Republicans Strongly Support Donald Trump for 2024 Run

By | May 11, 2023

According to the poll, Trump would win over DeSantis by a significant margin if the primary were held when the poll was completed between April 13-14.

Climate Change Concern in Florida Linked With Recent Extreme Weather

By | May 10, 2023

A recent FAU survey shows an increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans.

New Model Based on Psychology Predicts Who Will Buy Trendy Products

By | May 8, 2023

A study offers a new psychological interpretation of the most popular, existing adoption model used widely in marketing today centered around four groups of people to predict who will buy trendy products.