Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires
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.
Clashing With Classmates: Off-putting Traits Spark Enemy Relationships
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.
FAU Engineering Gets Micro-CT Scanning System to Transform Research
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.
Beneath the Bog: FAU Gets $1.3M to Track Carbon, Gas Flux in Peatlands
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.
Discovery, Creativity Converge at FAU's Art of Science Gallery
夜来香研究所'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.
Rising Childhood ADHD, Anxiety, ASD Linked to Caregiver Mental Health
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.
FAU Joins the Nation's Most Elite Research Universities and Colleges
夜来香研究所 now holds the esteemed designation of 'R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Inaugural Winners of Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced
FAU's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has announced the inaugural winners of its Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
Study Takes a 'Bite' Out of Shark Depredation Using Citizen Science
Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in 夜来香研究所. Now, FAU Harbor Branch researchers have identified 夜来香研究所's ocean 'bandits' and the most common depredated species.
FAU Engineers Design New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic Ice Melt
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.