Project partners, which included Rutgers Cooperative Extension, announced the nationwide release of its Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST), a decision-aid that provides an unbiased, science-based interpretation of soil test phosphorus and potassium values for crop fertilization. The FRST project is a collaboration of more than 100 soil science and agronomic professionals representing nearly 50 universities, four divisions of the USDA, …
A new European Hyperloop Center opens in the Netherlands, featuring a 420-meter steel tube for testing Hyperloop technology. Hyperloop promises high-speed travel in low-pressure tubes. The center aims to compete with high-speed rail and seeks government commitments for future routes. However, there is skepticism regarding the new technology. RCEI Affiliate, Robert Noland stated that “This is just another example of …
New solar canopies at Rutgers University’s Livingston Campus in New Brunswick are now generating electricity while providing shaded parking. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on non-renewable energy sources, contributing to environmental efforts locally. Now, the panels are even producing more energy than the University can use sometimes. RCEI Affiliate Angela Oberg stated that, rather than allow …
Rutgers EcoComplex, the university’s Clean Energy Innovation Center, and W2 Climatech, a start-up focused on developing eco-friendly anti-icing technology for wind turbines, announces its participation in the Rutgers WindIgnite Offshore Wind (“OSW”) Supply Chain Accelerator Program. Through this partnership, W2 Climatech and Rutgers will advance their shared goals and objectives in the fields of renewable energy storage and sustainable development. …
The article highlights a film series, Tools of Science, that underscores the importance of creativity as an essential tool for addressing global challenges. RCEI Affiliates Kay Bidle, Janice McDonnell, and Kim Thamatrakoln have devoted more than a decade to producing the Tools series. The series emphasizes how creativity can inspire innovative solutions, foster collaboration, and drive positive change across various …
Rutgers groundbreaking women researchers are making history and making a difference in the world every day. From serving as mission head for NASA’s next space telescope to creating nanorobots to target disease and studying the survival of orangutans in Borneo – one of our closest living relatives – they are advancing our understanding of the natural and physical world around …
When journalists emphasize partisan division in reporting on climate change, it can undermine public concern about the issue. News stories that include vivid photos of episodic climate change-related flooding (specifically flooded houses) significantly increase the perception among Americans that such flooding is a threat, according to a Rutgers study. The study – by Lauren Feldman, RCEI Affiliate, a professor of …
Rutgers University revealed plans to develop the world’s first ever floating wind farm. The initiative includes building a Net-Zero Wind Energy Test (WET) Center and a smaller WET Lab. With funding from public sources and Rutgers, the project addresses engineering challenges in testing large floating turbines. The interdisciplinary effort involves faculty from various departments including RCEI Affiliates Onur Bilgen, Josh …
The Rutgers University Center for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL) team has been selected by The Oceanography Society as the recipient of the TOS Ocean Observing Team Award. This award recognizes innovation and excellence in scientific and practical ocean observing. RUCOOL has been recognized for transforming oceanography by sharing their pioneering sampling platforms, sensing methods, and their integration in models and …
More than half say they are not likely to consider buying an EV. Half of New Jersey residents do not support plans to phase out the sale of new gas-powered vehicles completely by 2035, as announced by Gov. Phil Murphy last November, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. While those polled in December see the policy’s environmental and health benefits, …
