FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $200,000 cooperative agreement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to strengthen the quantum cybersecurity workforce across Palm Beach, Broward and Treasure Coast counties. The project will prepare students and professionals for emerging cybersecurity challenges related to quantum computing and power systems infrastructure through hands-on training, curriculum development and career pathways.

Researchers have developed a data-driven computational framework that maps nearly 10,000 chemical reactions involved in converting CO₂ into fuels and chemicals on a copper catalyst. The approach could help scientists better understand and eventually design effective catalysts for turning CO₂ into chemicals and fuels. 

As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, it is becoming easier to create convincing fake political videos, images and audio, making it harder for voters to distinguish fact from fiction. Jared Schroeder, a University of Missouri journalism professor and free-press expert, says AI-generated deepfakes, influencers and campaign content are increasingly shaping the information voters encounter online. He encourages voters to approach political content with skepticism, verify claims through trusted news and fact-checking organizations, and consult multiple credible sources before sharing or acting on information.

The human dental pulp stem cell (hDPSC) secretome, enriched in neurotrophic, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory factors, shows strong therapeutic promise. A new study suggests that the hDPSC secretome may support functional recovery after ischemic stroke. In cell and animal models, treatment reduced oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and neuronal apoptosis while promoting neurogenesis, vascular remodeling, and synaptic recovery. These molecular and structural changes were accompanied by improved motor performance, spatial learning, and memory-related behaviors.