The study, conducted in Sunshine County, surveyed leadership positions on their attitudes toward body-worn cameras. Most departments were neutral or supportive of the cameras' use, with concerns over privacy issues and public disclosure.
A new FAU study found that adolescents who started dating became more similar to their romantic partners than to their friends on measures of alcohol abuse. Similarity between friend reports of alcohol abuse declined after one or both of the adolescents became involved in a romantic relationship.
Researchers found a 45% net increase in deaths from legal intervention between 1999 and 2013, with 96% of these deaths occurring among men. The study highlights significant disparities in mortality rates among different racial groups and geographic regions.
Fish scales have evolved to scramble light polarization, creating an 'omnidirectional' solution for camouflage. This discovery could lead to the development of new materials to help hide objects in the water.
A new study published in PLOS ONE analyzed over 20 million tweets to gain insights into the psychological characteristics of real-world situations. The research found large gender differences and significant differences between weekdays and weekends.
Florida Atlantic University has received a $620,000 NSF grant to collaborate with UCF and WCU on a STEM retention program. The project aims to train 512 undergraduate students in research through structured coursework and direct research experiences.
A new FAU study documents the effects of temperature and rainfall on hatchling sex ratios in loggerhead turtles. Warmer conditions produce females, while cooler conditions produce males. The study's findings suggest that climate change is shifting the reproduction patterns of sea turtles.
A bio-inspired robotic finger developed by Florida Atlantic University's Erik Engeberg has been shown to mimic human motions and offer advantages over traditional mechanisms. The finger uses shape memory alloy technology and a unique thermal training technique to recover its trained shape, demonstrating rapid flexing and extending motion.
A new guide developed by FAU's College of Nursing aims to improve communication and decision-making for nursing home residents and their families. The guide provides evidence-based information on treatment options, health conditions, and the risks associated with hospitalization.
A new study by Florida Atlantic University researchers found that early maturing girls who receive inadequate parental supervision are more likely to develop problem drinking behaviors. The study revealed a significant association between parental autonomy granting and increased alcohol abuse among early maturing girls.
Florida Atlantic University has received a $1.2 million grant to develop a graduate program preparing teachers to work with students with autism spectrum disorder. The program will provide tuition support and state endorsement for teachers earning a master's degree in ASD.
A researcher from Florida Atlantic University has developed a novel way to monitor sickle cell disease using a smartphone. The technology uses a portable smart sensor and phone application to analyze blood test results, enabling patients to track abnormal activities in their blood cells and take early intervention steps.
A new study aims to illuminate the nationwide prevalence, frequency and scope of cyberbullying and electronic dating violence among youth. Researchers will survey a nationally-representative panel of teens aged 12-17 to collect data on contributing factors and negative outcomes.
A study by Florida Atlantic University finds that black borrowers, especially low-income black women, pay significantly higher interest rates on home mortgages compared to their white counterparts. The rate difference can be substantial, resulting in additional monthly mortgage payments and lost wealth over time.
Research on bilingual development in children provides conclusions that clinicians should know about assessment and advice. Clinicians can provide minority language-speaking parents with information on optimal English language development environments.
A revolutionary new procedure developed by Hilton Becker preserves the nipple, areola, and surrounding skin, eliminating animation deformities and offering a faster recovery. The single-stage procedure has shown a low complication rate and implant loss in a preliminary study of 31 patients.
Researchers at FAU will use unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to conduct on-water bridge inspections, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The USV-based system will enable automated inspection of bridge pilings and supports, overcoming challenges such as fast-flowing tidal currents and difficult underwater conditions.
A six-year longitudinal study found that adolescents are most likely to enjoy successful long-term friendships with those who share similar traits. The strongest predictors of friendship dissolution were differences in sex, physical aggression, and being liked by other children.
Researchers identified 10 communication patterns that support intimacy in couples affected by Alzheimer's disease, including 'news of the day,' 'sharing memories,' and 'delighting in the unexpected.' These patterns help caregivers and spouses maintain a caring relationship despite progressive decline.
A new study at FAU will examine the impact of an injectable long-acting antipsychotic medication on patients with severe schizophrenia, aiming to reduce relapse and re-hospitalization. The two-year research aims to investigate treatment adherence and its effect on 30-day hospital readmission rates.
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have discovered that fruit flies can withstand three days of drowning by putting themselves into a reversible coma. The study found that older flies survive poorly compared to younger flies in response to this drowning stress and low oxygen.
A new study reveals that omitting the market risk factor from the Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller Home Price Indices can create a critical flaw, leading to inaccurate estimates. The authors propose an alternative weight model to properly incorporate the market risk factor and demonstrate its impact using empirical evidence.
FAU researchers have received a NSF Rapid Response Grant to create an innovative model of Ebola spread using big data analytics. The program will use Twitter feeds, Facebook, and Google data to track the spread of the virus and create predictive diffusion models.
Researchers discovered that dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon have preferred friends and avoid certain individuals, forming communities along the lagoon's north-south axis. The study provides insight into dolphin social behavior, habitat use, and potential breeding habits.
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University are deploying tiny wireless computing devices to monitor sea level rise, water quality, and hurricanes. These devices can collect information about the surrounding environment and transmit it to cloud-based computing systems for analysis.
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have discovered new compounds in cone snail venom that target alpha3beta4 nicotinic receptors, associated with lung cancer and nicotine addiction. The study aims to develop new treatments for these diseases using marine animal-derived compounds.
Scientists at Florida Atlantic University have discovered that sulindac can protect against oxidative damage due to age-related macular degeneration. This finding suggests an inexpensive and relatively non-toxic therapeutic approach for treating this condition.
A first-of-its-kind study on nicotine addiction found that nicotine withdrawal similarly reduced reward responsiveness in human smokers and nicotine-treated rats, particularly those with a history of depression. The study's findings have implications for developing new treatments to aid smokers in quitting.
Researchers have discovered that chitin microparticles from crab shells can reduce inflammation in animal models and improve symptoms associated with IBD. The findings could lead to the development of novel preventive and therapeutic strategies for this chronic disease.
The study analyzes benefits and risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors (coxibs), finding that naproxen may have the best benefit-to-risk ratio on cardiovascular disease, while high-dose diclofenac and ibuprofen pose comparable vascular risks.
Scientists identified key aspects of musical performance that cause emotion-related brain activity, including tempo changes and human touch. The study used fMRI neuroimaging to examine brain activity in response to music, finding increased neural activation in experienced listeners.
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute develop novel seeding techniques to produce beaded and non-beaded cultured pearls from the queen conch. The breakthrough enables more efficient and environmentally sustainable culturing of this commercially threatened species.
The study proposes a theoretical model of the brain's coordination dynamics and applies a novel 4D colorimetric method to human neurophysiological data. It reveals that both integration and segregation occur in the brain, essential for its normal function.