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Newswise: New FAU and Mainstreet Poll Shows Battleground States Nevada and Arizona Too Close to Call
Released: 23-May-2024 1:30 PM EDT
New FAU and Mainstreet Poll Shows Battleground States Nevada and Arizona Too Close to Call
Florida Atlantic University

With the 2024 election cycle fast approaching, new polling data from Nevada and Arizona reveal a deeply engaged and starkly divided electorate in these pivotal battleground states.

Newswise: FAU Experts for the 2024 Hurricane Season
Released: 23-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Experts for the 2024 Hurricane Season
Florida Atlantic University

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, and forecasts indicate a highly active season. Several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

Newswise: After Hundreds of Years, Study Confirms Bermuda Now Home to Cownose Rays
Released: 20-May-2024 8:45 AM EDT
After Hundreds of Years, Study Confirms Bermuda Now Home to Cownose Rays
Florida Atlantic University

Using citizen science, photographs, on-water observations and the combination of morphological and genetic data, researchers are the first to provide evidence that the Atlantic cownose ray has recently made a new home in Bermuda. Results show that after hundreds of years of natural history records, this is a novel migration of Atlantic cownose rays to Bermuda. Findings suggest that cownose rays have been in Bermuda for more than a decade since 2012 and observations of the species continue to be sustained today.

Newswise: FAU Researcher Receives Grant for ‘Somaesthetics of Atmosphere’ Project
Released: 16-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Researcher Receives Grant for ‘Somaesthetics of Atmosphere’ Project
Florida Atlantic University

The new project will explore a relatively recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention – “atmosphere.” “Somaesthetics of Atmosphere,” will investigate atmosphere as a transactional, transformational connecting force that works both outside and inside the individual’s body.

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Released: 15-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Biohybrid Robotic Hand Will Help Unravel Complex Sensation of Touch
Florida Atlantic University

Restoring motor control and sensation from an artificial hand in a natural way remains a scientific “holy grail.” Researchers have developed a novel biohybrid neuro-prosthetic research platform comprised of a dexterous artificial hand electrically interfaced with biological neural networks. Ultimately, this could lead to a better understanding of the complex sensation of touch, which is necessary for refined control of the hand.

   
Newswise: 90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is Happening
Released: 14-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is Happening
Florida Atlantic University

FAU’s latest “Florida Climate Resilience Survey” found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening. Belief in human-caused climate change has surged among Florida Independents while slipping among Republicans. Despite these changes, the survey found enduring support among Floridians for increased government action to address the consequences of a warming planet.

Newswise: Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents
Released: 13-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents
Florida Atlantic University

A study among 57,006 adolescents shows daily electronic vapor use has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019. In 2015, daily use was significantly higher in boys (2.8%) than girls (1.1%). By 2021, it was higher in girls (5.6%) than boys (4.5%).

Newswise: FAU Researchers Receive $1M in FDOH Grants to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Released: 8-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Researchers Receive $1M in FDOH Grants to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Florida Atlantic University

With this funding, FAU researchers will shed light on the biological functions of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by taking advantage of synthetic chemistry strategies; provide an innovative online screening tool for older drivers with cognitive decline; and gain a deeper understanding of the role of brain cholesterol in AD.

Newswise: 60% of Women with Disabilities View Cannabis as a ‘Harmless’ Drug
Released: 7-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
60% of Women with Disabilities View Cannabis as a ‘Harmless’ Drug
Florida Atlantic University

In women of childbearing age, cannabis use may increase the risk of adverse reproductive and perinatal health outcomes. A study in a sample of 20,234 women ages 18 to 49 by disability status showed that about 60% of women with disabilities who used cannabis in the past 12 months perceived no risk of harm from weekly cannabis use.

Newswise: FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
Released: 2-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
Florida Atlantic University

The newly established department will focus on three key areas: biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics.

   
Newswise: Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of ‘Would-be’ Mass Shooters
Released: 1-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of ‘Would-be’ Mass Shooters
Florida Atlantic University

A first-of-its-kind study sheds light on public opinion about would-be mass shooters, particularly regarding their mental health status. Willingness to “see something” and “say something,” especially when loved ones or associates are involved, hinges on whether the informant believes the criminal justice system will handle the situation effectively and fairly.

Newswise: FAU and Mainstreet Research National Poll Unveils Intriguing Dynamics of 2024 Presidential Race
Released: 30-Apr-2024 12:00 PM EDT
FAU and Mainstreet Research National Poll Unveils Intriguing Dynamics of 2024 Presidential Race
Florida Atlantic University

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, a survey conducted by FAU Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research offers a glimpse into the shifting tides of American politics.

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Released: 29-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Details of Hurricane Ian’s Aftermath Captured with New Remote Sensing Method
Florida Atlantic University

Using aerial imagery data and LiDAR, a study remotely identified the hardest-hit areas of Southwest Florida’s Estero Island in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Researchers estimated the extent of structural damage and compared pre- and post-storm beach structural changes.

Newswise: Study Unveils Balance of AI and Preserving Humanity in Health Care
Released: 25-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Study Unveils Balance of AI and Preserving Humanity in Health Care
Florida Atlantic University

The survey of more than 1,100 nursing professionals and students shows that more than half express reservations toward the integration of artificial intelligence and 38% question its potential benefits for the nursing field. In addition, despite the potential of telehealth services, 74% of nurses have never utilized them, citing doubts about their efficacy in delivering comprehensive patient care. The new report recommends four strategies for health care organizations to empower nurses in adopting AI.

Newswise: FAU Receives Grant to Examine Role of Pet Dogs on Military Adolescents
Released: 24-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Receives Grant to Examine Role of Pet Dogs on Military Adolescents
Florida Atlantic University

The study will provide insight into how pet dogs support well-being and resilience in adolescents while a parent or guardian is in the National Guard, Reserve, is a veteran or on active duty. Adolescents in military families face ubiquitous teen stressors and unique military challenges such as parental deployment and frequent relocations.

Newswise: FAU and Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden
Released: 18-Apr-2024 11:30 AM EDT
FAU and Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden
Florida Atlantic University

Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to maintain a formidable lead over U.S. President Joe Biden among Florida voters. The survey found that 50 percent of registered voters in Florida expressed support for Trump, while 42 percent favored Biden. Another 5 percent opted for alternative candidates, while 3 percent remained undecided.

Newswise: FAU Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite Program
Released: 17-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite Program
Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the United States selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.

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11-Apr-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Florida Wildlife Corridor Eases Worst Impacts of Climate Change
Florida Atlantic University

Florida is projected to lose 3.5 million acres of land to development by 2070. A new study highlights how Florida can buffer itself against both climate change and population pressures by conserving the remaining 8 million acres of “opportunity areas” within the Florida Wildlife Corridor (FLWC), the only designated statewide corridor in the U.S.

10-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New Study Shows How the Florida Wildlife Corridor Can Mitigate the Worst Impacts of Climate Change
Florida Atlantic University

As wildfires, floods and other climate disasters spread across the country, a first-of-its-kind study finds that Florida’s ambitious Wildlife Corridor has the potential to shield the state from similar threats.

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Released: 10-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Lands $1.3 Million Grant to ‘Clean Up’ Stinky Seaweed in Florida
Florida Atlantic University

Once Sargassum deluges beaches, removing, disposing and repurposing the seaweed presents many logistical and economic challenges. Cleaning up these huge piles of annoying seaweed while protecting these critical habitats at the same time is a precarious struggle.



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