Researchers, including those from Rutgers University in the US, found a simple peptide molecule with two nickel atoms is one of the most likely molecules that sparked life on Earth. They have called the short protein molecule ‘Nickelback’ due to its backbone nitrogen atoms bonding with two nickel atoms. Rutgers researchers on the study include: Distinguished Professor Paul Falkowski and Jennifer Timm, a postdoctoral associate, in the Environmental Biophysics and Molecular Ecology Program, Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences
Environment/Natural Resources
NJ had record high temperatures, low snowfall this winter. What’s ahead for spring?
David Robinson – New Jersey State Climatologist
Study: Increased wildfire risk could delay ozone layer’s recovery
Alan Robock – Department of Environmental Sciences
Winter with no snow — will NJ be able to handle summer water demand?
Dave Robinson – New Jersey State Climatologist
The high seas are supposed to belong to everyone – a new UN treaty aims to make it law
Cymie Payne – Department of Human Ecology
Will the Senate ratify a landmark treaty to protect ocean life?
Cymie Payne – Department of Human Ecology
UN forges historic deal to protect ocean life: what researchers think
Cymie Payne – Department of Human Ecology
Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
David Robinson – New Jersey State Climatologist
Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
David Robinson – New Jersey State Climatologist
Historic treaty reached to protect marine life on high seas
Malin Pinsky – Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources
