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May 21, 2026
Florida Atlantic University recently hosted the School for Computational Applications in Neuroscience (SCAN) at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI) on the Jupiter campus. SCAN is an immersive two-day workshop for...
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May 20, 2026
In April, a group of Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College 杏吧直播间 participated in the Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions course hosted by the Palm Beach Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
FAU Study Maps Brain Blueprint of a Fly's Split-Second Great Escape
May 13, 2026
A new FAU study maps the first neural blueprint behind a fly's lightning-fast escape reflexes, offering new insight into how brains rapidly coordinate movement.
60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily
May 12, 2026
A first-of-its-kind national FAU study shows teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship and advice, while many also report troubling and potentially harmful interactions.
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May 04, 2026
FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute's Linda Petersen was honored with a Gabor Exemplary Employee Award
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April 17, 2026
The 24th annual Scholarly and Creative Research Symposium showcased undergraduate inquiry and ingenuity.
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April 17, 2026
FAU鈥檚 Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute received an IBRO/Dana Brain Awareness Week grant to support Brain Sparks at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.
FAU Discovery of Tiny Cell 'Tunnels' Could Slow Huntington's Disease
March 20, 2026
FAU researchers have discovered how the toxic protein behind Huntington's disease spreads between brain cells through tiny tunnels, revealing a promising target to slow or halt disease progression.
FAU's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., Named Senior Member of the NAI
March 19, 2026
FAU's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors for pioneering neuropharmacology research advancing safer pain therapies and addiction treatments.
Study Finds Teen 'Sexting' Surge, Warns of Sextortion, Privacy Risks
February 12, 2026
A national FAU study 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.