Easing of Inflation Bolsters Hispanics' Confidence in U.S. Economy
With consumer price hikes moderating, U.S. Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and the economy.
FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Opens in Jupiter
FAU celebrated the opening of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter, heralding a new era in neuroscience and education.
Hate Crime Legislation Vague and Inconsistent Among 50 U.S. States
FAU researchers analyzed 271 statutes from all 50 U.S. states and found that every state legislates hate crimes differently, resulting in differential justice in these cases.
Noise from Urban Environments Affects the Color of Songbirds' Beaks
A study on cognition, beak color, and growth in the zebra finch suggests exposure to urban noise may affect their structural traits, such as beak color, which influence social interactions and mate choice.
FAU Economist: Short-term Rentals, HOA Rules Drive Up Florida Rents
A Florida Atlantic University researcher believes an abundance of short-term vacation rentals and oppressive restrictions from homeowner and condominium associations are contributing to Florida's rental crisis.
Ultrasound Device for Pain Gets 'Nod' from Shark Tank and NIH Funding
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine is developing a handheld probe using focused ultrasound that is non-invasive and non-opioid-based to treat back and leg pain in a physician's office and potentially at home.
Study: Even as Housing Market Slows, Prices Still Rising
While a U.S. housing correction has started, home prices are still rising in many areas, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
Wearable Belt with Sensors Accurately Monitors Heart Failure 24/7
FAU researchers have developed a novel wearable device conveniently worn around the waist that measures all of the physiological parameters associated with heart failure in real time around the clock.
Study: Rent Increases Slowing as More Supply Hits the Market
More of the largest metropolitan areas posted monthly declines in rent, further proof that the rental crisis is easing across the nation.
Study Explores Shark Nose Shape, Size and Link to Sensitivity of Smell
FAU researchers are the first to quantify olfactory organ morphology in fine detail among a diverse set of shark species using dissections, phylogenetic comparisons, and a new technique, called diceCT imaging.