Climate scientist Alan Robock, studies nuclear winter, volcanic eruptions and climate, geoengineering, and global warming. ClimateState staff interviewed Alan to give us a snapshot of the current state on these topics.
Archives for April 2016
Are your eyes really bigger than your stomach?
Here’s an experiment to test and tease your senses: Next time your partner or friend is making you dinner, put on a blindfold before the meal is served. How does not being able to see affect your dining experience?… “The single most important aspect of food is how it smells and tastes,” but all five senses are involved in our perception of taste, and taking any away, such as sight or sound, could also make you enjoy food less, said Paul Breslin, professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University.
Workout warning: Study shows gym equipment loaded with germs
EmLab P&K swiped bacteria samples at three unidentified fitness chains to determine how many nasty microbes are festering on the equipment. The researchers excluded yeast which is not considered a bacterium and which composed less than one percent …
A look at melting ice sheets and the threat to sea levels
The predictions only get worse. In 2007, a United Nations panel of scientists studying the rise of sea level related to climate change predicted that, if nothing was done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, seas could rise by about 2 feet by 2100. By 2…
Historic Achievement for Rutgers Oceanographers as First Autonomous Underwater Robot Circumnavigates Ocean Basin
After a historic circumnavigation of an ocean basin by the Rutgers “Challenger” glider, it was recovered on March 31 by an international team anchored by faculty and student oceanographers from Rutgers, and international partners that include the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, University of Sao Paulo, University of Cape Town, and the South […]
Mounting evidence says DEET safe for pregnant women if applied correctly
Experts say DEET, used in insect repellents to deter biting mosquitoes, is safe for pregnant women and their unborn children, if used correctly, according to an April 4 New York Times article… Although DEET was detected, senior author Mark Robson, Ph…
‘A dire prediction’ on melting ice sheets and rising sea levels
In 2007, a United Nations panel of scientists studying the rise of sea level related to climate change predicted that, if nothing was done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, seas could rise by about 2 feet by 2100. By 2013, the panel had increased its…
Plan now for a glorious garden
Spring is the perfect time to take stock of your yard. Are the plants healthy? Are the flowerbeds crowded or sparse? Could you use more trees or shrubs?.. “Once you have some understanding of the space to be planted, it’s a good idea to look at books and magazines, and find out what you like,” says Bruce Crawford, director of Rutgers Gardens and adjunct professor of landscape architecture at Rutgers University. “What style of garden you like? Do you prefer a lot of different shapes and texture combinations or do you like extreme simplicity?”
All Senior IFNH Student Ambassadors Successfully Matched for Dietetic Internships
April 3 was the highly anticipated “Match Day” for senior dietetic students to find out whether they get matched for a dietetic internship, a requirement to become a registered dietitian. The Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) Student Ambassadors work diligently over the course of their undergraduate careers to achieve their dreams of becoming […]
You Can Have Bed Bugs And Not Know It—Here’s What To Look Out For
It’s no secret that bed bugs are seriously freaky creatures. After all, they like to live in your bed and feed on your blood while you’re sleeping. Now, scientists at Rutgers University are trying to determine where bed bug outbreaks happen, and how to…