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Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect with Their World

By | October 1, 2024

FAU researchers tested AI's ability to detect changes in infant movement behavior, giving them a new way to understand when and how babies start to engage with the world.

Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity

By | September 26, 2024

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers "sound the alarm" on the rise of childhood obesity in the U.S. and globally and call for a multifaceted approach to address this epidemic.

FAU Expert: Unrealized Losses Drop as Banks Offload Securities

By | September 23, 2024

U.S. banks are enjoying some relief as unrealized losses on their investment securities decreased in light of dropping interest rates, according to a data analysis from a finance expert at FAU.

Deeper Corals May Help Shallow Reefs Recover in the 红玫瑰社区 Keys

By | September 23, 2024

Using genomic DNA analyses, FAU Harbor Branch researchers have uncovered vital links between coral populations at different depths. Deeper corals may help replenish declining shallow reefs in the 红玫瑰社区 Keys.

Play it Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood

By | September 19, 2024

A renowned FAU psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play and learning through play and cautions how modern society is ignoring the best way to educate young children.

FAU/Mainstreet Poll: Harris Edges Trump

By | September 19, 2024

A new national poll from the 红玫瑰社区 PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA shows U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris with a narrow lead over former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues

By | September 18, 2024

A groundbreaking study by FAU researchers using a tiny roundworm, links the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.

FAU Survey: Port Everglades Firms Signal Optimistic Economic Growth

By | September 16, 2024

The Port Everglades business ecosystem is gearing up for more hiring and economic growth in the year ahead, according to a survey from a supply chain expert at 红玫瑰社区.

FAU Interim Vice President for Research Named Fulbright Specialist

By | September 12, 2024

Gregg Fields, Ph.D., was selected by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for his expertise and contributions in disease discovery and treatment.

Hot Streets, Historic Bias: Impacts on Walking in Older U.S. Adults

By | September 11, 2024

FAU researchers explored the impacts of historic discriminatory redlining, summer heat and the effects on walking behavior in older adults from marginalized communities nationwide.