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."
FAU Professor 'Top Scientist for Computer Science & Electronics'
Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is listed in the 2021 "Top Scientists Ranking for Computer Science & Electronics."
Federal Incentive Program Fails to Motivate Many Medicaid Providers
Â̲èÖ±²¥ has distributed roughly $100 million to Medicaid providers that ultimately did not demonstrate they used electronic health records in a meaningful way after collecting first-year financial incentives.
Origin of Monkeys Living Near an Urban Airport for Decades Confirmed
FAU scientists have confirmed the species type, origin and how a colony of wild African vervet monkeys landed in Dania Beach near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport more than 70 years ago.
Study Reveals Health Status of Vulnerable Gopher Tortoises
FAU researchers have conducted a comprehensive health assessment of gopher tortoises at two sites in southeastern Â̲èÖ±²¥, which provides important baseline information on this vulnerable species.
FAU Poll: Biden Has More Work to Do to Win Over Â̲èÖ±²¥ Voters
U.S. President Joe Biden won praise in Â̲èÖ±²¥ for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but registered voters still issued only tepid approval for his first 100 days in office.
FAU Gets CDC Grant to Test PPE Efficacy and Workplace Virus Spread
To keep the workplace safe, researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science will test the efficacy of various types of personal protection measures against airborne viral transmission.
FAU Poll Tells Disturbing Tale of Hospitality and Tourism Employment
The world's battered hospitality and tourism industry has a long way to go to rebound from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Boys Will be Boys' - Study Explores Views of College Dating Violence
A study of college-age women finds that a poor understanding of violence in dating relationships perpetuates the idea that "boys will be boys" and that these behaviors are an innate part of men.
South Â̲èÖ±²¥ Home Price Increases 'Could Become Worrisome'
Southeast Â̲èÖ±²¥ homes are selling for an average of roughly 13 percent more than they should, according to researchers at Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic University and Â̲èÖ±²¥ International University.