Bruce Crawford – Morris County Park Commission
A different way to think about flooding
Brooke Maslo – Dept. of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources
Growing up during the pandemic: What does that mean for kids’ microbes?
Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello – Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
A Different Way to Think About Flooding
A map of flood zones in New Jersey shows a state covered in blue, revealing that many residents live in areas susceptible to flooding. “You feel quite vulnerable looking at that map,” says Rutgers ecologist Brooke Maslo, “For sure.” The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection uses federal dollars to buy out the homeowners of […]
US Seeks Perfect ‘Reese’s Cup’ Mix of Farming and Solar Panels
Ethan Schoolman – Department of Human Ecology
Plant of the Month: An Evergreen for Winter Structure and Beauty
by Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture, Morris County Park Commission Everyone views evergreen plants from different perspectives. Some prefer their garden to consist of mostly unusual and colorful evergreen shrubs, providing a more consistent appearance throughout the year. Others prefer evergreens to serve as the slender backbone of a garden, providing winter structure through […]
Prof. Sue Shapses Authors Study That Finds Higher Protein Intake While Dieting Leads to Healthier Eating
Rutgers study also finds diets with more protein prevent lean mass loss Eating a larger proportion of protein while dieting leads to better food choices and helps avoid the loss of lean body mass, according to a Rutgers study. An analysis of pooled data from multiple weight-loss trials conducted at Rutgers shows that increasing the amount […]
Offshore wind farms threaten New Jersey’s shellfish industry. Should fishing communities be compensated?
Daphne Munroe – Haskin Shellfish Research Station
Is Hawaiian Gas Station Sushi An Exception To The Rule?
Don Schaffner – Department of Food Science
Rutgers launches collaborative
Margaret Brennan-Tonetta – NJAES; Josh Kohut – Dept. of Marine and Coastal Sciences
