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Pixels Preserve World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal, the Vaquita

By | June 15, 2026

How do you preserve one of the world's rarest animals when so few remain? FAU researchers have created an unprecedented 3D digital archive of the world's smallest porpoise and most endangered marine mammal.

FAU Lab Schools' Drone Teams Fly High in State, National Competitions

By | June 10, 2026

Students from FAU Lab Schools recently achieved outstanding success in the "Drones in School" competition program

FAU Receives DIU Grant to Transform Underwater Robotic Communication

By | June 9, 2026

FAU engineering researchers have received a $1 million AUKUS award to create breakthrough underwater communications technology that could transform maritime security, ocean science and autonomous operations.

Armed with AI, Study Identifies Prey from Predator Crunching Sounds

By | June 3, 2026

FAU researchers have developed an AI-powered acoustic system that detects shell-crushing feeding by eagle rays, enabling real-time monitoring of predator-prey interactions and coastal ecosystem health.

Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade

By | June 2, 2026

FAU engineering researchers trace the Journal of Big Data's rise as a leading data science and AI publication, stemming from a $600,000 NSF investment that helped launch the journal a decade ago.

FAU Engineer Earns U.S. Patent for Human-AI Manufacturing System

By | May 19, 2026

An FAU engineering researcher has earned a U.S. patent for a human-AI manufacturing system that lets workers remotely operate equipment using sensors, AI and real-time communication tools.

FAU's Dana J. Vouglitois Receives Prestigious Fulbright IEA Award

By | May 15, 2026

Dana J. Vouglitois in FAU's Office of Technology Development has received a Fulbright U.S.-France award to explore global technology transfer and research partnerships in France.

FAU's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems

By | May 14, 2026

FAU engineering researchers have received a $2.25 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory grant to develop autonomous systems that collaborate, sense and make real-time decisions in complex environments.

60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily

By | May 12, 2026

A first-of-its-kind national FAU study shows teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship and advice, while many also report troubling and potentially harmful interactions.

Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline

By | May 7, 2026

An FAU study of 4,800 real-world driving trips found that subtle changes in speed control, braking and trip patterns may signal early cognitive decline before diagnosis.