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Study: U.S. Rent Spikes Most Pressing in Sun Belt, West

By | October 4, 2022

Rent spikes have developed in the Sun Belt and the Northwest, a pattern clearly driven by local supply and demand issues.

FAU Faculty Experts for Hurricane Ian

By | September 30, 2022

Several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding Hurricane Ian.

FAU Poll: Inflation Delivers a Blow to Summer Travel Plans

By | September 15, 2022

Inflation is a major concern for Floridians, with many saying the higher cost of living has greatly affected their finances and forced them to change summer travel plans.

FAU Study: Home Price Corrections Most Likely in Washington, Texas

By | September 14, 2022

Spokane, Washington and Austin, Texas are the two U.S. housing markets most exposed to price corrections, meaning consumers in those areas should strongly consider renting rather than buying

Digital Self-Harm Linked to Dramatic Rise in Youth Suicide Attempts

By | August 30, 2022

A study is the first to demonstrate an association between digital self-harm (online posting, sending or sharing of hurtful content about oneself anonymously) and suicidality in youth.

Rent Growth Slowing in Two Florida Metros but Still a Problem in U.S.

By | August 29, 2022

Two Florida markets hampered by dramatic rent increases over the past year finally appear to be getting relief, but much of the nation remains in the cross hairs of a crisis.

Study: More U.S. Housing Markets at or Near Pricing Peaks

By | August 25, 2022

Home prices appear to have peaked in a growing number of U.S. markets, according to a July analysis by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

What Has America Learned Since Hurricane Katrina? Not Enough.

By | August 24, 2022

A first-of-its-kind study by FAU researchers reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America's 50 largest cities following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Study First to Link Weed Killer Roundup® to Convulsions in Animals

By | August 23, 2022

FAU and NSU researchers are the first to link the use of the herbicide Roundup®, the world's most commonly used herbicide by volume and by land-area treated, to convulsions in animals.

Study First to Explore 'Walking' Shark Movements in Early Life Stages

By | August 18, 2022

A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of the first study to explore differences in walking and swimming in these neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile sharks.