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Too Hot to Handle? How Heat is Reshaping U.S. Population Shifts

By | April 16, 2026

Heat isn't sending Americans packing. New FAU research shows jobs, housing and quality of life drive migration, while rising temperatures discourage newcomers - slowing growth rather than forcing people out.

Two FAU Students Honored as 2026 Goldwater Scholars

By | April 15, 2026

Two Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic University students have been recognized as Goldwater Scholars, the fifth straight year that the university has obtained this esteemed honor.

Report: Oil Shock Sends Freight Costs to COVID-Era Levels

By | April 14, 2026

Driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, transportation prices and capacity are mirroring levels last seen during the COVID-era freight rate spike, according to a logistics report.

Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI

By | April 14, 2026

FAU researchers used micro-CT imaging and AI to reveal how coral disease alters skeleton structure with 98% accuracy, offering a faster, powerful tool to assess reef health and guide conservation.

FAU's Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Appointed to Three ASCE Committees

By | April 9, 2026

Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed to three prestigious committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Triple Threat as Sharks, Beach Nourishment and Murky Waters Collide

By | April 8, 2026

FAU researchers show beach nourishment can cloud South Â̲èÖ±²¥ waters for miles, disrupting blacktip sharks' feeding nearshore and possibly shifting behavior - raising concerns for ecosystems and human safety.

FAU Study: How Unsupervised Screen Time Harms Vulnerable Preschoolers

By | April 6, 2026

FAU researchers show that unsupervised screen time - TV and handheld devices - can worsen behavior in young children, especially those with language delays, by replacing key interactions with parents and peers.

FAU Libraries Join Prestigious Research Association

By | April 6, 2026

FAU Libraries was recently voted into the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), marking a significant milestone in FAU's continued growth as a research institution.

Some Dark Web Users Share Traits with Those Involved in Crime

By | April 1, 2026

Using a national survey, researchers show that dark web users are far more likely to have criminal histories, low self-control and deviant peers - revealing who is drawn to these hidden online spaces.

Parasites Defy Biodiversity Rules, Thriving Far from the Equator

By | March 31, 2026

By tracking infections across snails, crabs and fish, FAU researchers reveal a surprising twist to a classic biodiversity pattern. Certain trematode parasites are more common in cooler, temperate waters.

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