Scientists’ findings suggest corals will withstand climate change Charles Darwin, the British naturalist who championed the theory of evolution, noted that corals form far-reaching structures, largely made of limestone, that surround tropical islands. He didn’t know how they performed this feat. Now, Rutgers scientists have shown that coral structures consist of a biomineral containing a […]
As water bills grow, NJ urged to consider fund to help residents
Daniel Van Abs, Department of Human Ecology
“Ghost Forests” Expanding Along Northeast U.S. Coast
Higher groundwater levels from sea-level rise and increased flooding are likely the most important factors Why are “ghost forests” filled with dead trees expanding along the mid-Atlantic and southern New England coast? Higher groundwater levels linked to sea-level rise and increased flooding from storm surges and very high tides are likely the most important factors, according […]
Pandemic-weary chefs, cooks enjoy serving from home
Don Schaffner, Department of Food Science
Peach growers optimistic after excellent dormant season
Jerry Frecon, retired, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pandemic-weary chefs, cooks enjoy serving from home
Don Schaffner, Department of Food Science
Overfishing of Atlantic Cod Likely Did Not Cause Genetic Changes
Study suggests reducing fishing and addressing environmental changes would help cod recover Overfishing likely did not cause the Atlantic cod, an iconic species, to evolve genetically and mature earlier, according to a study led by Rutgers University and the University of Oslo – the first of its kind – with major implications for ocean conservation. […]
Will Biden’s spending plan allow NJ to replace all lead water lines?
Dan Van Abs, Department of Human Ecology
New Jersey 4-H Members Attend National Agri-Science Summit
Six New Jersey 4-H members attended the National 4-H Agri-Science Youth Summit held virtually from March 5-7. The purpose of the summit is to provide teens with an opportunity to learn about and develop an understanding of the critical role that agricultural science innovation, ranging from environmental science to current technologies used in agriculture, plays […]
Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes
Jason Grabosky, Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources
