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90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is Happening

By | May 14, 2024

The latest FAU survey found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening and that belief in human-caused climate change has surged among Independents and slipped among Republicans.

Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents

By | May 13, 2024

Researchers explored temporal trends for ninth through 12th grades among 57,006 adolescents and found that vaping has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019.

FAU Expert: Almost 300 Banks Are at Higher Risk of Failure

By | May 8, 2024

Warning signs of Republic First Bank's failure were evident for a while, and now more banks across the country are exhibiting similar signs of a risk of failure, according to a finance expert at FAU.

FAU Researchers Land $1M in FDOH Grants to Fight Alzheimer's Disease

By | May 8, 2024

Three FAU researchers have received funding from the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program to tackle this global health crisis with their unique approaches.

60% of Women with Disabilities View Cannabis as a 'Harmless' Drug

By | May 7, 2024

FAU researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine assessed the perceived risk of harm associated with weekly cannabis use by disability status in a sample of 20,234 women ages 18 to 49.

Study: Slight Rent Increase in Florida as Northeast Sees Larger Growth

By | May 6, 2024

After years of astronomical rent growth, Florida rents are finally settling down compared to the national average, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of 'Would-be' Mass Shooters

By | May 1, 2024

A first-of-its-kind FAU study gauges support for balanced justice and rehabilitation, and sheds light on public opinion about "would-be" mass shooters, particularly regarding their mental health status.

FAU/Mainstreet Poll Finds Intriguing 2024 Presidential Race Dynamics

By | April 30, 2024

A poll 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.

Study: South Florida Housing Premiums Growing Despite Slowing Rents

By | April 29, 2024

Housing premiums in the Miami metropolitan area increased once again despite rising interest rates, a potential worrying sign for the housing market, according to researchers.

Remote Sensing Technique Captures Details of Hurricane Ian's Aftermath

By | April 29, 2024

FAU researchers are the first to use aerial imagery and LiDAR to remotely identify structural damage and beach structural changes on a barrier island in the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster.