In recent years, plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues, raising concerns about its impact on both the planet and human health. From oceans filled with plastic waste to microplastics infiltrating our food supply, the pervasive...
Ever wondered how astronauts brush their teeth? Often, they end up swallowing their toothpaste, just like children and people with special care needs, which can harm their overall health. Maxine Strickland, an associate professor of diagnostic sciences at the Rutgers...
Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction. It’s not yet clear if the “mycoestrogen” compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds that nearly all pregnant women...
Leaders from Rutgers University-New Brunswick recently revealed a $10 million investment into a multi-pronged AI and data science initiative. The product of more than a year of strategic planning, the effort aims to advance the university’s capabilities as well as...
Rutgers University-New Brunswick leaders have made an initial investment of $10 million to advance the university’s capabilities and expand the scope of its research and scholarship on artificial intelligence and data science, with the expectation of producing the...