Whether they returned to the school or never left, these faculty members are among a number who are also alumni. Reprinted from Explorations, Fall 2019 SEBS faculty hold degrees from universities across the nation and around the globe, but there are also a number of homegrown faculty who received their degrees when the school was […]
Rutgers graduate students receive awards at 2020 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting
The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America hosted thousands of scientists, professionals, educators, and students from around the world at their virtual Annual Meeting. This year’s International Annual Meeting, “Translating Visionary Science to Practice,” previously to be held on November 8-11, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, was offered virtually November 9-13, 2020. […]
Second Annual IFNH Research Day Goes Virtual and Addresses New and Existing Challenges
The New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH) hosted its second annual IFNH Research Day on November 4th. This effort, when all the units come together to present jointly, underscores the interdisciplinary approach of IFNH where the units work together to seek solutions to health problems in the social as well as the biological determinants of health. While the basic structure of […]
Atmospheric Rivers Help Create Massive Holes in Antarctic Sea Ice
Warm, moist rivers of air may have continent-wide effects and influence climate change Warm, moist rivers of air in Antarctica play a key role in creating massive holes in sea ice in the Weddell Sea and may influence ocean conditions around the vast continent as well as climate change, according to Rutgers co-authored research. Scientists […]
Rutgers “Scarlet Hot Sauce” Makes its Debut as Release from Exotic Pepper Project
The Exotic Pepper Project team of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) and School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) announced the release of a new hot sauce made from Rutgers-grown hot peppers. “Scarlet Hot Sauce” was made available to Rutgers Dining Services on October 12 in a limited first-run. The spicy concoction is a result of over two years of collaboration initiated in 2018 between the Exotic Pepper Project team, Rutgers Dining Services, […]
Ocean Algae Get “Coup de Grace” from Viruses
Viruses don’t immediately kill algae but live in harmony with them Scientists have long believed that ocean viruses always quickly kill algae, but Rutgers-led research shows they live in harmony with algae and viruses provide a “coup de grace” only when blooms of algae are already stressed and dying. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, will […]
5G Wireless May Lead to Inaccurate Weather Forecasts
Rutgers study is the first to model impact of 5G radiation “leakage” on forecasting Upcoming 5G wireless networks that will provide faster cell phone service may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts, according to a Rutgers study on a controversial issue that has created anxiety among meteorologists. “Our study – the first of its kind that quantifies the […]
Land Development in New Jersey Continues to Slow
It’s unclear how the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to fight inequality will affect future trends Land development in New Jersey has slowed dramatically since the 2008 Great Recession, but it’s unclear how the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to fight societal and housing inequality will affect future trends, according to a Rutgers co-authored report. Between 2012 and […]
Rutgers Partners with Move It Monday to Get NJ Residents Walking in October and Beyond
Goal is to get New Jersey residents off their couches and walk a “Monday Mile” “Walktober” is a great opportunity to promote all the benefits of walking. When people realize walking is fun and easy to do, they can keep the momentum going throughout the year by starting a “Monday Mile” in their community. Why […]
Rutgers-led Research Further Enhances Shellfish Aquaculture in New Jersey
Shellfish aquaculture is one of the most important aquaculture industries in the U.S. and around the world. Among the most environmentally friendly food production systems on earth, shellfish farming boosts both socioeconomic and ecological benefits. New Jersey’s farm-raised shellfish are highly sought after, appreciated for their high quality and unique flavor. Currently, there are about […]
