You've probably seen products labeled "biodegradable" or "compostable" at the store and assumed they were better for the planet than regular plastic. But a new study suggests it's not that simple. Researchers reviewed dozens of studies on … Read More »
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Antarctic Plankton Are Adapting to a Brighter Ocean — And It’s Telling Us Something Important About Climate Change
Tiny plant-like organisms (phytoplankton) living in the ocean waters around Antarctica are changing the way they handle sunlight — and the reason why reveals just how much climate change is reshaping one of Earth's most remote ecosystems. A new … Read More »

Announcement: New Leadership at the NJ Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH)
Announcement by Laura Lawson, SEBS Executive Dean and NJAES Executive Director I am pleased to announce new leadership for the Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH), positioning the institute to further advance Rutgers University's … Read More »




