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Researchers Find New Bacteria in Stranded Florida Pygmy Sperm Whales

By | February 19, 2026

Analyzing more than 20 years of stranding data, Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµHarbor Branch researchers discovered three new Helicobacter bacteria strains in stranded pygmy sperm whales, linked to ulcers and stomach inflammation.

Power Grids to Epidemics: Small Patterns Trigger Systemic Failures

By | February 18, 2026

New Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµresearch finds that tiny clusters of interacting units, or motifs, can trigger major cascades, which could help to predict sudden shifts in power grids, ecosystems and social networks.

FAU's Federated Learning AI Model Presented at Top AI Conference

By | February 16, 2026

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering researchers presented their novel federated learning AI model, pFedDB, at the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, which had an acceptance rate of 17.6%.

Study Finds Teen 'Sexting' Surge, Warns of Sextortion, Privacy Risks

By | February 12, 2026

A national Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµstudy shows teen sexting is rising fast - fueling coercion, privacy breaches and sextortion. Nearly half of those who sent images had them shared without consent, underscoring urgent safety gaps.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµStudy: Tiny Worm Offers Clues to Combat Chemotherapy Neurotoxicity

By | February 11, 2026

A new study used tiny worms to model nerve damage from a common chemotherapy drug and found treatments that reduced seizures and motor deficits, pointing to ways to protect patients.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµFeasibility Study: Queen Conch Aquaculture and Seagrass Impacts

By | February 10, 2026

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµHarbor Branch has launched a study to assess the commercial viability and environmental benefits of queen conch aquaculture in The Bahamas and the Caribbean, including market potential and seagrass impacts.

Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

By | February 5, 2026

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµresearchers 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.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµNursing Named Lead Academic Affiliate in Caring Science

By | February 4, 2026

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is designated Lead Caring Science Academic Affiliate by the Watson Caring Science Institute, honoring 40 years of global leadership in caring science education.

Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon

By | February 3, 2026

Rising COâ‚‚ and nutrient pollution are weakening the Indian River Lagoon's ability to support shell-building life. A new Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµHarbor Branch study maps where shell growth is most at risk across the lagoon.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµLaunches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering

By | January 30, 2026

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering'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.

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