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UrduMany people believe that climate change is pushing back the start of fall leaf color to later in the year. But that does not appear to be the case. Instead, fall foliage might become less brilliant under warming conditions, according…
Category: Expert Pitch
IV Fluid Shortages Following Recent Hurricanes Put Patients Lives in Jeopardy
W. Graham Carlos, MD, is available for interviews. Dr. Carlos has media eperience. He gave a medical voice to the COVID pandemic. He has also appeared on CNN, CNBC, and was on the cover of the NY Times Christmas issue in…
JMU faculty experts available to discuss hurricane preparedness and response
James Madison University faculty experts are available to discuss disaster preparedness and response in the wake of back-to-back major hurricanes affecting the southeastern U.S. Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm Oct. 9 near Siesta Key, Florida. About 11…
Advancements in fighting an aggressive type of breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive and difficult to treat form of breast cancer, which grows rapidly, spreads to other parts of the body faster, and recurs more frequently than other types of breast cancer. It is most prevalent in…
U-M drug cost researcher available to comment on $2 Medicare drug list
The federal agency that oversees Medicare just announced a proposed initiative that could lead to a large number of generic prescription drugs costing older Americans just $2 per refill as soon as 2027. The proposal, for a model program that…
‘Frankenstein’ Comes Alive: Horror Literature Expert Studies the Enduring Impact of Mary Shelley’s Monster
In the past 200 years since its debut, the novel “Frankenstein” has been taught worldwide, adapted through every art form and cemented in pop culture. David Sandner, professor of English, comparative literature and linguistics, is an expert in science fiction,…
CSUF Political Science Faculty Offer Expertise on Major Issues of the 2024 Elections
Political science faculty members and elections experts can speak to key issues of the 2024 elections including the economy, Supreme Court appointments, taxes, and racial and gender inequality. The university is also hosting ballot-related discussions through Election Day. Politics, Administration…
Faculty experts available to discuss Hurricane Milton, evacuation impacts and other policies
Officials have ordered millions of people to evacuate as Hurricane Milton moves toward Florida. Landfall is expected sometime late Wednesday or early Thursday morning. Faculty experts are available to discuss topics like evacuation decisions and storm impacts. Evacuations and Aid…
Get Relief: How to Manage Fall Allergies
The spring months are usually when people with allergies suffer the most, but fall’s cooler weather doesn’t necessarily mean everyone can take a breath of relief. Allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer and fall allergy sufferers are impacted. Dr. Susan Schuval, Chief of the…
Israel-Hamas war one year later – BGSU expert available for analysis, insight
With the Israel-Hamas war offically marking one year, there is still much uncertaintly on next steps in the conflict and if there will be a resolution at all. As your newsroom covers this international topic, Bowling Green State University has…
UC Irvine Expert Jun Wu: Ready to comment on EPA’s landmark move to replace all U.S. lead pipes
Today, October 8, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements also require more rigorous testing of drinking water…
ND Expert Tracy Kijewski-Correa: Hurricanes like Milton, Helene are the new normal
There is no rest for weary Florida residents who have yet to recover from Hurricane Helene. Less than two weeks since the Category 4 storm made landfall, battering the state and surrounding southeast region, another major hurricane is charting a dangerous path toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm as of Monday, has reportedly reached sustained winds of 160 mph as it threatens a direct hit to the Tampa Bay area.
Climate scientist can explain why potentially deadly storms like Milton are developing so fast
GLASSBORO, N.J. (October 8, 2024) – As massive Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s western coast, with an expected landfall as early as Wednesday, residents are rushing to reach safer locales ahead of the storm. Milton, like other recent storms,…
Bar-Ilan University researchers available for comment on Nobel Prize winning research in physics
The following experts in physics, brain science, computer science and additional fields can comment on the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2024 to U.S. scientist John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton for their discoveries and inventions that laid the…
Expert available: Is it okay to get your flu and COVID-19 shot together?
The fall is generally the start of flu season and when many of us get our annual flu vaccine. But what about bundling a flu vaccine with your COVID-19 shot? Earl Strum, MD, anesthesiologist and medical director of employee health…
Hurricane Milton: Rutgers Mental Health Experts Available
Experts from Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care are available to speak regarding mental health during the approach of Hurricane Milton and its aftermath: Frank Ghinassi, President and CEO for Rutgers Health University Behavioral Health Care Stephanie Marcello, Chief Psychologist and…
Rutgers MicroRNA expert can comment on today’s Nobel Prize in Medicine
Rutgers MicroRNA expert available to comment on today’s Nobel Prize in Medicine Enver Cargri Izgu, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers University – New Brunswick, is available to speak about the work of…
World Mental Health Day: experts available
This week, ahead of World Mental Health Day: Mental Health at Work on Thursday, October 10, experts from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are available for interviews to discuss mental health in the workplace. Ron Goetzel, PhD,…
Hurricane Milton: Back-to-back storms multiply concerns over flooding, health, evacuations, pets and access to infant food
Now a Category 5 hurricane, Milton is making a beeline toward Tampa Bay and other parts of Florida’s western coast. But it will also hit some of the same areas that Hurricane Helene decimated less than two weeks ago, amplifying…
Hurricane Milton Strengthens to a Category Five Storm as it Prepares to Make Landfall
Hurricane Milton is on a path towards Florida as it grows to a category five hurricane. The threatening storm surge is headed to the Tampa Bay area as evacuations are underway. According to the National Weather Center, it could come…
University of West Florida: Presidential Campaign Expert Available
Jacob Shively, Associate Professor from University of West Florida: “In the final weeks of presidential campaigning, one low visibility issue to watch is each campaign’s ground game. Get-out-the vote can be make-or-break in tight swing states. Harris already holds a…
What to know ahead of this flu season: vaccines, strains & prevention
As influenza season begins, Americans might be wondering: What’s ahead this fall and winter, and how can I prepare? Northern Arizona University lecturer Matthew Maurer is here to help. Maurer, a public health expert, is available to speak about when…
Nutrition assistance programs create a stronger, more secure food economy
Increasing access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables through nutrition assistance programs not only improves the health of those in the programs — it can also better shield West Virginia from outside forces that would disrupt supply chains, according…
Experts available on 2024 Election
CU Boulder faculty experts are available to discuss the Republican and Democratic candidates, political violence, U.S. Supreme Court cases, immigration, misinformation and more leading up to the General Election on Nov. 5. Email [email protected] to request an interview. Please note:…
Dangers of Flood Waters and Contamination Following Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene flooded towns and cities in its path. As residents continue to clean up, the health dangers of standing water and the lack of drinking water is now a concern. Flood waters often can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals…
Yale Cancer Center Expert Available to Discuss New American Cancer Society Report Revealing Higher Rates of Early Onset Breast Cancer and Disparities in Underserved Populations
Dr. Eric Winer, director of Yale Cancer Center and president and physician-in-chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital, can provide expert insight on the new American Cancer Society report which revealed a three-decade decline in breast cancer mortality, but higher rates of breast…
JMU expert available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
James Madison University Geomorphology professor L. Scott Eaton is available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. More than 100 people have died across six states and hundreds of roads remain closed, especially in the Carolinas.…
History Repeats: How the dockworkers strike is the latest labor issue for longshoring
Howard Stanger, PhDProfessor, Management & Marketing Canisius University Available for expert comment/insight on the following: Historical perspective on longshoring labor issues and how they relate to the current strike Role of technological change and labor substitution in modern labor disputes Analysis…
Dockworkers’ Strike: UMD Supply Chain Experts Available
With the strike by tens of thousands of U.S. longshore workers underway affecting East and Gulf coast ports, experts at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business can discuss implications of the strike in terms of supply…
University of Miami supply chain experts available to speak about impacts of port strikes on global trade
Business associate professor Alex Niemeyer, an expert in supply chain management, is available to speak with reporters about the potential implications of the International Longshoreman’s Association strike. Starting today, the operability of all ports along America’s East coast and Gulf coast…
FSU expert available to discuss insurance implications of hurricane aftermath
By: Stephen Stone | Published: October 1, 2024 | 11:39 am | SHARE: In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, property damage could reach up to $26 billion, according to Moody’s Analytics.Impacted by hurricanes or not, it is always important for homeowners to understand their insurance policies to make filing potential claims easier.
Media Briefing: Flu Season, COVID, Mpox, Avian Flu, and Parvovirus – Tackling the Spread & Seeking Protection
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media about the spread of various infectious diseases, including seasonal influenza, COVID-19, mpox, avian flu, and parvovirus. Experts will discuss the risks, increases in cases,…
Disaster Response Experts Available to Discuss Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
University at Albany experts at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity are available to discuss the emergency response to Helene, along with ongoing recovery efforts.
Expert Available: Flying, Venomous Spider Spotted in New England
The parachuting, venomous Joro spider was apparently spotted in a Boston, Massachusetts neighborhood, a reported sighting that may confirm these spiders appear to be moving north. …
Fire safety expert advises against outdoor burning during ‘unusually dry’ fire season
With the fall forest fire season set to start in October, a West Virginia University fire safety expert is offering important reminders regarding the rules, regulations and dangers of outdoor burning during ongoing severe drought conditions. Even with recent rains,…
Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Comment on Children’s Health Topics
Experts from Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s are available to discuss a range of pediatric topics, including infectious diseases, adolescent weight management and the latest pediatric research coming out of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) annual conference happening Sept. 27-Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida.
Florida Atlantic University Parkinson’s Expert Available
Dr. Michael R. Dobbs, from Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine, comments on Parkinson’s Disease: “It takes a lot of courage for a celebrity to share that they have Parkinson’s disease. By coming forward, they not only reveal their personal…
University of Notre Dame Experts on 2024 U.S. Elections
The United States presidential and legislative elections on Nov. 5 will have long-lasting implications for the future of democracy, as well as domestic and foreign policies. Democracy has been on center stage this year as discussions have swirled around how…
FDA Approves At Home Flu Vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a flu vaccine to be taken at home. FluMist is a nasal spray by AstraZencea which has been on the market since 2003 to protect against the respiratory virus. However, the FDA…
Expert Available: Tropical Storm Expected to Hit Florida as a Hurricane Later this Week
The state of Florida declared a state of emergency and evacuations are underway. …
Expert Available: Harris Campaign Weighs Border Visit as Immigration Gap with Trump Narrows
Vice President Kamala Harris may visit the US-Mexico border on Friday as her campaign looks to close the gap with former President Donald Trump on immigration. …
Expert Available: Boeing Raises Its Offer to Union in Effort to End Worker Strike
The company said on Monday that this was its “best and final” offer, which would among many things boost general wages by 30% over four years. …
Expert Available: Dr. Casey Burgat on the Electoral College and Nebraska’s Electoral Vote System
Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell announced Monday that he opposes efforts to change how the state allocates its electoral votes before the upcoming 2024 election. …
Expert Available: Three Mile Island Could Reopen as Part of Plan to Help Microsoft Meet Energy Needs
Three Mile Island, the nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that’s been shuttered since 2019, could come back to life to meet Microsoft’s energy needs. …
Expert comment on UN’s Pact for the Future: “It’s difficult not to be cynical about such pacts, when cynicism is justified by past events…”
“No-one would argue with the Pact’s goals of addressing the urgent challenges of the 21st-century: escalating war, poverty and inequality, an unstable and dangerous environment, technological transformations without oversight or moderation. Neverthless, the member states of the UN gave it…
Expert Briefing: Flu Season, COVID, Mpox, Avian Flu, and Parvovirus
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media about the spread of various infectious diseases, including seasonal influenza, COVID-19, mpox, avian flu, and parvovirus. Experts will discuss the risks, increases in cases,…
New analysis by IFI CLAIMS shows Nvidia is going for quality not quantity with AI chip patents
Patent analysis shows how world leader in microchips has risen to the top in a constrained global market A new analysis of semiconductor patents released today by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services helps to explain why the recently embattled Nvidia is…
From communication devices to ‘deadly tools,’ researcher elaborates on explosive potential of pagers and walkie-talkies
A West Virginia University electrical engineer says attacks on Hezbollah walkie-talkies and pagers this week (Sept. 17-18) demonstrate a high level of technical ingenuity and careful planning, including the exploitation of the supply chain for those devices. Anurag Srivastava, professor and…
‘Well-timed and significant’ federal interest rate cut to benefit both consumers and businesses, economist says
A West Virginia University economist sees a multitude of potential benefits from the Federal Reserve’s half-point interest rate cut Wednesday (Sept. 18), a larger than expected reduction intended to help cushion the U.S. economy. Arabinda Basistha, associate professor of economics…
Ovarian Cancer: Silent Killer
Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer”. Most of the time it has no symptoms in its early stages. By the time symptoms appear, the cancer may have already spread. This is why regular screenings are so important. Eugene…