FAU Awarded $2.2 Million to Monitor Algal Blooms in Lake Okeechobee
A scientist from FAU's Harbor Branch received a grant from Â̲èÖ±²¥'s Department of Environmental Protection to develop a sensing and visualization package to monitor harmful algal blooms in Lake Okeechobee.
Expert: COVID-19 Decisions Based on Potentially Misleading Statistic
Â̲èÖ±²¥'s COVID-19 daily percent positive rate, a key metric driving economic and public policy decisions, offers a distorted snapshot of the effect the virus is having across the state.
High Levels of Toxic Pollutants Found in Stranded Dolphins and Whales
A study led by FAU's Harbor Branch examined 83 stranded dolphins and whales in North Carolina and Â̲èÖ±²¥. Researchers looked at 11 different animal species to test for 17 different substances.
Four FAU Researchers Receive Prestigious NSF CAREER Awards
Four researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science have received the coveted National Science Foundation Early Career (CAREER) award.
Entangled Dolphin Calf Only Lived Two Years Following Rescue
FAU Harbor Branch researchers examined the outcome of a bottlenose dolphin calf in the Indian River Lagoon entangled in fishing line wrapped tightly around its upper jaw and found severe, long-term damage.
New Study on Development of Parkinson's Disease is 'On the Nose'
The loss of a sense of smell is known to be one of the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease (PD). In a new study, an FAU neuroscientist and colleagues link inflammation, olfaction and pathology seen in PD.
Sea Level Rise: Impacts to Property and Regional Planning Solutions
A new FAU study reveals that urgent action is needed to protect billions of dollars in real estate investment across South Â̲èÖ±²¥ due to impacts of sea level rise over the next several decades.
Study Provides Unique Glimpse into Whitespotted Eagle Rays' Behavior
Using biotelemetry, FAU Harbor Branch researchers are the first to characterize the ecology and fine-scale habitat use of "near threatened" whitespotted eagle rays in Â̲èÖ±²¥.
Back to School? FAU Pandemic Expert Answers Most FAQs about COVID-19
Dr. Terry Adirim in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and return to school for school-age children.
College of Business Expert: Â̲èÖ±²¥'s Grim Coronavirus Outlook is False Narrative
Inaccurate data points or misconceptions when it comes to testing, hospitalizations and deaths are giving the wrong impression that Â̲èÖ±²¥ is losing the coronavirus battle.