Cat's Meow: Robotic Pet Boosts Mood, Cognition in Adults with Dementia
FAU nursing researchers tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia.
Nurse, Heal Thyself - Spiritual Practices in the Midst of a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for nurses. FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored the use of spirituality and religion in nurses on the frontline.
Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods
FAU researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.
Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing
An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.
FAU Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype
Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.
Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models
Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind FAU study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.
Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed
FAU researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.
FAU Engineering in Top Three Fastest Improving Colleges in the U.S.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is rapidly rising and is ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' (2020 to 2022) as one of the top three fastest improving engineering colleges in the U.S.
Sleep Research Earns FAU Scientist 'Alzheimer's Association' Award
Carmen Varela, Ph.D., is developing non-invasive methods to monitor sleep quality and brain health aimed at advancing new approaches to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Receives $1 Million for New Program
FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute announced today it has received $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation to launch and support its new Program in Computational Brain Science and Health (PCBSH).