'Furry' Robotic Companion Boosts Mood in Older Adults with Dementia

Researchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with dementia.

The findings, published in the journal Issues in Mental Health Nursing, show that intervention with the "furry" companion improved all mood scores over time. ... READ MORE.

Using cutting-edge technology, scientists from FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute explore mysterious deep, dark holes that extend into the seafloor, which could reveal clues about the future. ... READ MORE.

Xavier Comas, Ph.D., professor in the department of geosciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, studies peatlands — soils formed over thousands of years from decaying organic matter— which are under threat due to climate change. ... READ MORE.

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