Research

With inflation creeping back up and wages struggling to keep pace, more than 50% of Hispanic households in Florida feel negatively about the state of the economy, according to a new poll from BEPI at FAU.

Inventory levels shot up in February as suppliers raced to stock up ahead of possible tariffs from the current administration, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.

A pilot study by FAU nursing researchers paired teens and older adults with smartwatches to test monitoring health in a rural community in Florida to support aging in place.

E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.

FAU Harbor Branch and collaborators provide the first evidence of this 'unicorn of the sea' using their tusks in the wild, revealing behaviors of this Arctic whale never seen before.

A new FAU study in the Western U.S. shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning reduces wildfire risks, lowers carbon emissions and boosts carbon storage through products like biochar.

With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, FAU has acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.

Making enemies isn't random. A unique longitudinal FAU study on students aged 9 to 14 in primary and middle schools reveals the behaviors that fuel mutual disliking in children.

Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate advancements in brain science and health with its annual "Brainy Days" events throughout the month of March.

The project aims to enhance predictions of carbon storage and gas emissions across peatlands from Alaska to the Everglades by using advanced geophysical methods like airborne GPR and ground-based TEM.

The logistics industry saw record expansion compared to the past two years, but uncertainties around tariffs pose challenges in the coming months, according to researchers at FAU and four other schools.

A Schmidt College of Medicine study finds a troubling rise in deaths of despair from 1999 to 2021, which would have become the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. by 2021, surpassing 176,00 fatalities.

Florida Atlantic University's Division of Research will open the sixth annual Art of Science gallery with a reception on March 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ritter Art Gallery, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.

A researcher from FAU's College of Education and collaborators explored how artificial intelligence enhances employee service innovation, job fit and job satisfaction in retail workplaces.

Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined trends in behavioral, mental and developmental disorders from 2019 to 2022 in U.S. children ages 6 to 11 and linked the disorders to caregiver mental health.

Florida Atlantic now holds the esteemed designation of 'R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida. Now, FAU Harbor Branch researchers have identified Florida's ocean 'bandits' and the most common depredated species.

A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.

Hispanics felt more optimistic about their financial situations and the economic outlook in the United States heading into the new year, according to a new poll from BEPI at Florida Atlantic University.

A Florida Atlantic study examined the link between commuter college students' mental health and crash risk, highlighting the added impact on their education, especially in transit-limited South Florida.