
Like Human Societies, Whales Value Culture and Family Ties
In a groundbreaking genetic kinship study, an international team is the first to reveal that just like human societies, beluga whales appear to value culture and their ancestral roots as well as family ties.

Research Provides Hope for Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Looking at dopamine neurons in a tiny worm's brain, scientists have identified a novel pathway that sustains the health of these cells. These findings may lead to developing Parkinson's disease medications.

Could a Cup of Joe a Day Keep the Doctor and Death Away?
What is it about the link between drinking coffee and longevity? Is it the 200 plus organic compounds in the coffee bean itself or its proven benefits of reducing inflammation? Or could it be something else?

Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Top Rankings
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing ranks No. 32 and No. 54 in latest 'U.S. News & World Report' national ranking of best graduate nursing programs.

Voice Pitch Sways Voters, Doesn't Result in Better Leaders
People with lower-pitched voices are more likely to win elected office because they are believed to be superior leaders. A new study examines if voice pitch is a reliable signal of leadership quality.

Local Neuroscientists Gather for SYNAPSE 2018
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's JLSI hosted "SYNAPSE 2018," an annual neuroscience networking event for ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and scientists in collaboration with Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and Scripps Florida Research Institute.

They're Back! Shark Migration Season Begins in S.E. Florida
Blacktip sharks are headed south in the largest migration in U.S. coastal waters. Researchers estimate the population of these "snowbirds of the sea" to be one-third of what they have seen in previous years.

Kit Promises 'Hassle Free' Way to Test Male Fertility
To address embarrassing, inconvenient and costly male fertility testing, ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app researchers are developing a home-based kit that provides a complete semen evaluation using microfluidics, an app and a smartphone.

¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Announces Winners of 'IOT Hardware Hackathon'
Three teams of ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app from ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently took home a cash prize for winning ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's IoT Hardware Hackathon, Make ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app 2018.

¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Brain Institute Awarded $780,000 to Launch ASCEND
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app's Brain Institute has received a $780,000 grant from the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation to launch an innovative STEM program targeted at middle and high school ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app in Palm Beach County.