Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵresearchers found that adults whose diets were highest in ultra-processed foods had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who ate the least, even after adjusting for other factors.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵPoll: Hispanic Consumers More Optimistic Heading into New Year
Hispanic consumer confidence rebounded sharply at the end of 2025, offering an early signal of improving economic sentiment heading into the new year, according to new data from FAU's BEPI.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵAwarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵhas secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to advance national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research.
Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon
Rising COâ‚‚ and nutrient pollution are weakening the Indian River Lagoon's ability to support shell-building life. A new Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch study maps where shell growth is most at risk across the lagoon.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵLaunches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵengineering's Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE) advances innovation in engineering and computation, using AI-driven analytics to extract insight from biological data research.
FAU/CSU Study: More Paid Time Off Keeps U.S. Workers From Quitting
Drawing on 18 years of data and 32,000 early-career workers, a first-of-its-kind study shows paid time off is a powerful driver of employee retention, significantly lowering voluntary resignations.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch
Millions of sharks die as bycatch each year. Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵresearchers have developed a zinc and graphite device that repels sharks from hooks, cutting bycatch by more than 60% without affecting target fish like tuna.
Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival
A new Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch study reveals a surprising strategy for long-term survival: Alaska's beluga whales mate with multiple partners over years, creating many half-siblings that preserve genetic diversity.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵEngineering's Ubicquia Innovation Center to Open in Spring
The Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure will open this spring to advance AI-driven smart infrastructure, and Jason Hallstrom, Ph.D., will serve as the inaugural director.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵReport: South Florida Economy Robust Despite National Challenges
South Florida's economy and businesses exhibited some growth over the past quarter, a contrast to the national economy's concerns, according to a report produced by an economist at Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ.