FAU Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
FAU faculty are leading experts on a wide range of hurricane-related issues and are available to discuss topics such as forecasting, flooding, storm impacts, climate resilience and disaster recovery.
Forbidden Friends Become Former Friends After Moms Voice Disapproval
An FAU study of nearly 400 children ages 9 to 14 found that when mothers strongly disapprove of a child's friends, those friendships are more likely to collapse as trust, closeness and support begin to erode.
FAU Engineer Earns U.S. Patent for Human-AI Manufacturing System
An FAU engineering researcher has earned a U.S. patent for a human-AI manufacturing system that lets workers remotely operate equipment using sensors, AI and real-time communication tools.
Report: Energy Prices Hikes Exacerbate Broader Inflation Problem
Inflation doubled in March as energy prices and nominal spending increased, according to two economists from Florida Atlantic University.
PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care
FAU researchers reviewed more than 2,200 studies on Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (formerly Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and found lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are the best supported therapies.
FAU's Dana J. Vouglitois Receives Prestigious Fulbright IEA Award
Dana J. Vouglitois in FAU's Office of Technology Development has received a Fulbright U.S.-France award to explore global technology transfer and research partnerships in France.
Report: Freight Market Faces Truck Shortages, Record Prices
The freight market has entered uncharted territory, with trucks simultaneously scarcer and more expensive, according to a new logistics report.
FAU's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems
FAU engineering researchers have received a $2.25 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory grant to develop autonomous systems that collaborate, sense and make real-time decisions in complex environments.
FAU Study Maps Brain Blueprint of a Fly's Split-Second Great Escape
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
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.