FAU Lands NIH Grant to Study New Cells That May Repair Nerve Damage
FAU researchers will study newly identified myelin-producing cells for clues to nerve repair and potential new treatments for neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer
Raman spectroscopy and machine learning correctly classified normal skin, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma 81% to 84% of the time, showing promise for rapid, non-invasive skin cancer detection.
Sharks Can Hear Sounds Nearly 250 Feet Away and Find the Source
FAU research shows free-swimming sharks can detect and respond to underwater sounds from nearly 250 feet away, revealing new insights into how these ancient predators hear and navigate their environment.
FAU's Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., Named Edwin A. Link Endowed Professor
FAU Harbor Branch names internationally recognized optical oceanography expert Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., as its first Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor.
FAU Continues Upward Rise in U.S. News' 2027 List of Top Universities
Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic University moved up to No. 99 for the first time in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings of "Top Public Schools," its highest position ever.
FAU's Robert Loredo Launches New Book on Preparing for the Quantum Era
FAU's Robert Loredo offers leaders a practical roadmap for navigating the quantum era, from building strategies and teams to protecting data, forging partnerships and preparing for quantum advantage.
Forest Floor to Treetops, Cameras Reveal Congo Basin's Hidden Wildlife
FAU researchers strategically stacked infrared cameras from the forest floor to the canopy in the Congo Basin, revealing unexpected behaviors and wildlife patterns missed by conventional surveys.
Even Protected Â̲èÖ±²¥ Wetlands Can't Escape Microplastic Pollution
FAU researchers found microplastics in 95% of sediment samples from a protected Â̲èÖ±²¥ freshwater wetland, showing that even wetlands shielded from development can't escape plastic pollution.
'Snooping' on Dolphins Reveals Hotspots for Food and Friends
What if dolphins are listening to their prey--and their prey are listening right back? FAU researchers reveal acoustic clues about where dolphins socialize, hunt and interact with their underwater world.
Sharks, Spines and Speed: The Secret Behind Their Swimming Styles
What powers a shark's incredible speed, agility and endurance? New Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic research reveals the answer lies hidden inside its spine - a biomechanical marvel refined over 400 million years.