·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Becomes State's First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥leaps ahead to become Florida's first university to host a public, onsite quantum computer - powering breakthrough research, hands-on learning, and real-world innovation through a partnership with D-Wave.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch
Millions of sharks die as bycatch each year. ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers have developed a zinc and graphite device that repels sharks from hooks, cutting bycatch by more than 60% without affecting target fish like tuna.
Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival
A new ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Harbor Branch study reveals a surprising strategy for long-term survival: Alaska's beluga whales mate with multiple partners over years, creating many half-siblings that preserve genetic diversity.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Receives Transformational Gift for Scholarships, Programs
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥has received a transformational gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner in support of the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Harbor Branch Announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥'s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Inductees of Florida Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
Three ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers - Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Gregg Fields, Ph.D., and Hari Kalva, Ph.D. - were inducted into the 2025 class of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
Hurricane Season Ends, But Weather Woes Push Floridians to Move
A new ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥survey finds 36% of Floridians have moved or may move due to hurricanes, flooding and heat; more than 60% fear stronger storms and floods, and nearly half worry about rising home-insurance costs.
Muscle Protein Linked to Exercise Opens New Way to Treat Alzheimer's
A study by ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers and collaborators in a mouse model has unveiled a novel strategy that has the potential to combat Alzheimer's disease by targeting muscle health.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Study: Drones Map Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting Site Hotspots
Drones and field surveys show how beach slopes and human structures shape loggerhead turtle nesting in South Florida, offering key insights to protect these endangered turtles.
Discovery to Display: ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Unveils the 'Art of Science' Winners
FAU's Art of Science showcases stunning research-inspired images submitted by students, faculty and staff. Explore more than 200 entries and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award.