Substance Developed at FAU Could Make Breathing a Breeze in Space
Researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have synthesized and tested an alternative adsorbent material to remove CO2 in air revitalization systems.
FAU to Expand Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center
FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has announced expansion plans later this year that will include new university partnerships, capabilities and opportunities.
Did COVID-19 Make Tinnitus, 'Ringing' in the Ears, Worse?
A researcher from FAU and collaborators compared patients with tinnitus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to assess if the severity of tinnitus was influenced by the lockdown related to the pandemic.
Jails in Crisis: Study Identifies Those at Risk of Suicide Behind Bars
In America's jails, suicide is the leading cause of death. A researcher from FAU examined the risk factors for attempting and threatening suicide and/or self-harm in a large metropolitan jail.
U.S. Falls Short in 'Geriatricizing' Emergency Departments
According to Schmidt College of Medicine researchers, most emergency departments in the U.S. and worldwide do not provide the level of service recommended by the Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines.
FAU Names PHF Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows
FAU has selected four Ph.D. à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã whose work embraces computational neuroscience to receive the inaugural Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellowships.
FAU Emerging Scientist to Receive 2022 "Cataract Research Award"
Lisa Ann Brennan, Ph.D., an associate research professor in the Schmidt College of Medicine, will receive the prestigious 2022 National Foundation for Eye Research's "Cataract Research Award" in May.
Novel Wearable Armband Helps Users of Prosthetic Hands to 'Get a Grip'
FAU researchers have designed a first-of-its-kind multichannel soft robotic armband that conveys artificial sensations of touch, which could be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands.
To Get Middle-aged Women to Eat More Protein Consider Diet Coaching
A study by researchers in FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is the first to examine the impact of per-meal protein prescription and nutrition education with and without diet coaching.
Unique FAU Seagrass Nursery Aims to Help Florida's Starving Manatees
A study shows widespread seagrass loss in Florida's Indian River Lagoon as FAU scientists experiment with growing seagrass in large tanks to try to restore some of the lost seagrass beds.