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.
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.
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.
FAU Tech Runway® Reveals its Ninth Venture Class
FAU Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its ninth class, "Venture Class 9."
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.
FAU's Ruth Tappen Named '2021 Alliance World Class Faculty' Honoree
Ruth M. Tappen, Ed.D., RN, FAAN, in FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was recently recognized as the "2021 Alliance World Class Faculty" honoree by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
Mangrove Root Model May Hold the Key to Preventing Coastal Erosion
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are the first to quantify the optimal mangrove root hydrodynamic with a predictive model, providing insight into the erosion processes of shorelines.
Future Pandemic? Consider Altering Animal Agriculture Practices
FAU bioethicist Justin Bernstein, Ph.D., offers three plausible solutions to mitigate zoonotic risk associated with intensive animal agriculture for public health.
Sargassum Now World's Largest Harmful Algal Bloom Due to Nitrogen
FAU Harbor Branch scientists have discovered that a surge in nitrogen worldwide has dramatically changed the chemistry and composition of Sargassum, floating brown seaweed, turning it into a toxic "dead zone."