Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵresearch shows a chemical released by plastics can alter how octopus and their prey behave -- shifting prey choice and lowering prey defenses. Plastic-derived oleamide may quietly rewire marine behavior.
Winners of Second CMBB Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced
FAU's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Schmidt College of Science, has announced the winners of its second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
FAU's Federated Learning AI Model Presented at Top AI Conference
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵengineering researchers presented their novel federated learning AI model, pFedDB, at the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, which had an acceptance rate of 17.6%.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵStudy: Tiny Worm Offers Clues to Combat Chemotherapy Neurotoxicity
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.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵAthletics Announces $2 Million Gift from Hagerty Family
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵAthletics is proud to announce another gift from long-time donors Michelle and Michael Hagerty, who have pledged $2 million in support of women's scholarships and the Competitive Excellence Fund.
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·ÊÓƵNursing Named Lead Academic Affiliate in Caring Science
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
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.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵClimbs in U.S News and World Report's 2026 Online Rankings
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ's online bachelor's program catapulted 46 spots to No. 77 from No. 123 in the nation for the 2026 "Best Online Programs" rankings by U.S. News & World Report.