FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2025 Ocean Science Lecture Series
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
FAU's Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., Honored as a Prestigious ASPET Fellow
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a highly regarded neuroscientist and pharmacologist, is among an extraordinary group selected by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With Ornamentation, Body Condition
A study by FAU provides the first detailed insights into how gut microbiomes influence traits related to fitness in wild birds, addressing a gap in knowledge previously focused on captive animals.
FAU Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
FAU has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite Challenges
An FAU College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.
Hyman Science Lecture Series at FAU Hosts Journalist Carl Zimmer
The Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series, as part of the Schmidt College of Science at FAU, will host science journalist Carl Zimmer on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
FAU Awarded DOE Grant to Test Offshore Ocean Current Energy
FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies with a test facility offshore Palm Beach County.
New Parasite Revealed Amid Decline of California's Channel Island Fox
FAU was part of a collaborative effort that identified the parasite infecting San Miguel Island foxes, one of the world's smallest species, using morphological and molecular methods, and necropsy records.
Iliamna Lake Harbor Seals Genetically Isolated from Pacific Ocean
A new genetic study led by FAU Harbor Branch researchers indicates that Alaska's Iliamna Lake harbor seals may represent a unique, endemic form of harbor seal.
Candidates Who Fight Climate Change Stand to Benefit in Election
A new FAU survey reveals that most Floridians prefer political candidates who tackle climate change, and 52% are more likely to vote for those with climate action records.