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UrduNew Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 26, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor William Hallman is available for interviews on the science of risk perception and its practical implications in the COVID-19 era – a time of fear and anxiety among millions of…
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What does the @FDA approval of #remdesivir really mean for patients with #covid and the doctors who treat them? @atscommunity
J. Randall Curtis, MD, MPH is Chair in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine | UW Medicine; past-president of the American Thoracic Society He says with regard to Remdesivir: “I think the data suggests that there is probably some benefit in terms…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Coronavirus Risk from Surfaces, Groceries, Food, Airborne Exposures
New Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 26, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Donald W. Schaffner is available for interviews on the likelihood of getting infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus via surfaces, groceries, eating food and airborne/aerosol transmission. “Current evidence still indicates that risk from surfaces remains…
Allergy and Asthma Tips on Holiday Decorating
This year, many traditional holiday events and venues are cancelled, long-distance travel is unlikely, and large holiday parties are on hold. For many, this means holiday decorating is likely to take center stage in an effort to celebrate the season.…
Recognizing signs of depression in teens as we head into a difficult winter
As National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month comes to a close, and health officials warn of a difficult pandemic winter ahead, it’s important for parents to know how to identify symptoms of depression in their teenagers — and what…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Vietnam’s Vulnerability to Floods
New Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 23, 2020) – Rutgers Professor Pamela McElwee, an expert on Vietnam environmental issues, is available for interviews on the devastating flooding in that country this month and the flood threat posed by Typhoon Saudel. McElwee, who has done research…
Expert available to speak on Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis made international headlines this week when he endorsed same-sex civil unions in an interview for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.” Aline Kalbian, chair of the FSU Department of Religion, can provide an in-depth perspective and context related to the…
Protests in Nigeria: AU Professor Available for Commentary and Analysis
Deadly Protests in Nigeria: AU Professor Available for Commentary and Analysis What: As peaceful protests against police brutality have turned deadly in Nigeria, with several demonstrators killed by security forces, Carl LeVan, professor at American University’s School of International Service,…
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss New Jersey’s Referendum to Legalize Marijuana
Rutgers University experts are available to discuss an amendment to the state constitution that would legalize marijuana for recreational use by adults ages 21 and over. New Jersey voters will decide on this year’s election ballot as the state looks to…
Voter intimidation plot succeeds regardless of culprit
The Trump administration has accused Iran of targeting Democratic voters in an e-mail intimidation campaign seemingly designed to create uncertainty around the U.S. election. Sarah Kreps, professor of government at Cornell University, studies misinformation and election interference and is author of…
UNLV Physician: Why COVID-19 Makes Flu Shots More Important Than Ever
As the race for a COVID-19 vaccine intensifies, health care officials are reminding the public not to forget another important vaccine this fall: the flu shot. Flu season in the U.S. technically began in September, with illnesses expected to peak in December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Less than half of Americans received a flu vaccine during the 2019-2020 flu season, and a staggering 405,000 hospitalizations and 22,000 deaths were attributed to influenza.
NYC outdoor dining heaters ‘vivid reflection’ of renewable energy challenge
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced guidance for restaurants planning to provide comfort heating for customers dining outdoors during the fall and winter months. Heating options include electric radiant heaters, natural gas radiant heaters and portable heaters…
Tulsa coffins reflect excavation of ‘uncomfortable truths’
A forensic team in Tulsa, Oklahoma has unearthed 11 coffins while searching for victims of the 1921 massacre in which hundreds of Black residents were killed. Noliwe Rooks, professor of American studies at Cornell University, and is an expert on the…
Rutgers experts are available to comment on Iran’s interference in the U.S. election.
John J. Farmer, Jr., University professor of law and director of Rutgers’ Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience and the Eagleton Institute of Politics, said: “The challenge for the U.S. government is to devise an effective deterrent to such interference.…
Michigan Tech remote sensing, ecology experts available to speak to wildfire carbon emissions, climate-related ecosystem changes
Michigan Technological University has remote sensing and ecology experts available to speak to wildfire carbon emissions, climate-related ecosystem changes, and the effects of wildfires on peatlands — which act as huge carbon sinks and when burned release an incredible amount…
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Purdue Pharma Guilty Plea
Rutgers emergency physician and opioid addiction experts are available to discuss Purdue Pharma’s guilty plea for its role in the nation’s opioid crisis. “This stark admission from Purdue Pharma demonstrates that it was a driving force for the nation’s opioid…
Cyber-security, mind-hacking and the presidential election
Ning Zhang, assistant professor of engineering The U.S. presidential election is only weeks away. Hackers are hard at work. What exactly are they doing?We often think of hacking as a shadow form of computer engineering – a matter of ones and zeros, of clever coding and hijacked hardware, of software vulnerabilities and brute force attacks.
Older Americans, Republicans More Likely to Share Fake News, But Young Voters More Gullible, Study Finds
Rutgers scholar Katherine Ognyanova is available to comment on the latest survey data from The COVID-19 Consortium for Understanding the Public’s Policy Preferences Across States. The researchers examined the tweets of 1.6 million registered U.S. voters to learn who is sharing…
Newswise Live Event October 21: Speak to lead author of a new study on the connection of dietary soy and dementia prevention
Speak to the lead researcher involved in new study on the consumption of soy lowering the risk of dementia by producing a helpful metabolite and the right gut bacteria October 21st, 2020. 3:30PM EDT Media, please register HERE A metabolite produced…
American University Experts Available for Presidential Debate Commentary
The Final Presidential Debate: American University Experts Available for Post-Debate Commentary WHAT: American University has political communication and presidential rhetoric experts available to comment on tonight’s final presidential debate. This is the last time the two presidential candidates will face…
Shipping holiday food: How to properly prepare, package, send
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have not been able to visit family and friends as they normally do, so this holiday season sending traditional homemade specialties and foods can be especially meaningful. It’s important to keep food safety in mind…
Do you follow best practices for cybersecurity?
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it a good time for everyone to review best practices for staying safe online. Information Technology Services recommends everyone follow these simple every-day steps to vastly improve cybersecurity. Think Before You Click Remember what you learned…
Upcoming GDP report: a statistical nothingburger
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICEOct. 21, 2020 Upcoming GDP report: a statistical nothingburger Next week, the Commerce Department will release GDP figures for the third quarter. Analysts expect the number to reflect a considerable growth in the U.S. economy…
SCOTUS nomination battle could sway independent, religious voters
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to vote on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Thursday, with a possible final vote on her confirmation as soon as Monday, Oct. 26 – a week in advance of…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Ethics of Human Challenge Trials
The first human challenge trial of a potential coronavirus vaccine — in which healthy volunteers are infected with the virus after being given different vaccines under development — is planned for January. A Rutgers expert is available to discuss the…
Jeff Bridges Has Lymphoma—Here’s What to Know About This Form of Cancer, and What His Treatment Might Involve
Andre Goy, M.D., M.S., is an internationally renowned clinician and researcher of all types of lymphoma, including Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and HIV-associated lymphoma. As chief of John Theurer Cancer Center’s Division of Lymphoma, he leads New Jersey’s largest program…
Fierce fight looms in DOJ v. Google, not an ‘open and shut’ case
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Google over allegations that the tech giant violated federal antitrust laws through business practices that allowed it to lead the online search market. George Hay, professor of law at Cornell University, an expert…
Key Gubernatorial Races, Role of the Governor; Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss
Kristoffer Shields, assistant research professor and historian at the Rutgers-Eagleton Center on the American Governor, is available to discuss key gubernatorial races and the importance of a governor’s role in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. “Eleven states will select governors this…
Deal to curb shipping emissions may boost regional manufacturing
In a series of virtual meetings hosted by the United Nations this week, nearly 200 countries are coming together in an effort to reach a legally binding agreement to cut emissions from the shipping industry. Lara Skinner is the executive…
SU Presidential Campaign and Communications Expert Available for Trump/Biden Debate Predictions and Analysis
U.S. presidential candidate debates have proven more controversial during the 2020 election than any other in history. Dr. Joshua Bolton, assistant professor of communication at Salisbury University (MD), is available to provide analysis of the final debate between incumbent Donald…
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Expert Addresses Lymphoma in Wake of Recent Announcement from Actor Jeff Bridges
New Brunswick, N.J., October 20, 2020 – Lymphoma is a term for cancers that begin in the lymphatic system. The function of the lymphatic system is to drain excess tissue fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system also contains blood cells…
Rutgers Bat Researcher Can Discuss Iconic Halloween Animals
New Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 20, 2020) – Evan Drake, a bat researcher and doctoral student at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, is available for interviews on iconic Halloween animals and misunderstood wildlife, as well as bats and COVID-19. Halloween is known for…
COVID-19 won’t scare off Halloween spending
While conspicuous consumption is ever present in many aspects of people’s lives in the U.S. there are fewer holidays that exemplify consumers’ willingness to “show off” their wealth as Halloween. This year COVID-19 restrictions may hamper some of that spending,…
In linking COVID-19 apps, EU to face adoption, privacy risks
The European Commission has launched a new system designed to link national COVID-19 tracing apps across the European Union — starting with Germany’s Corona-Warn-App, Ireland’s COVID tracker and Italy’s immuni. With the system — known as the interoperability gateway —…
Election Night, Week Coverage: Rutgers Election and Political Experts Available
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a range of faculty experts available through election night and post-election in areas of American politics, public opinion, elections, voter access and women in politics. For interviews, please reach out to the listed contacts. Additional experts…
Impact of gender gap on 2020 election
More than 10 million more women than men cast ballots in the 2016 election, and Iowa State University’s Karen Kedrowski says early polling indicates the gender gap for the 2020 election will be even bigger. In the above video, Kedrowski…
Arrest of general in U.S. boosts AMLO’s fight against corruption
On Thursday, a former Mexican defense minister, General Salvador Cienfuegos, was detained in Los Angeles on drug charges. The arrest prompted President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to vow to punish other military officials involved. Gustavo Flores-Macias is an associate professor…
Expert: Why the discovery of a room-temperature superconductor is such huge news
UB’s Eva Zurek, a theoretical chemist, is an expert on high-pressure chemistry and the search for superconductors BUFFALO, N.Y. — After decades of hunting, scientists recently announced the discovery of a room-temperature superconductor — an elusive material that conveys electricity with…
Thai protests reach ‘tipping point’, king yet to respond publicly
Thousands continued to protest in Thailand in the wake of an emergency decree issued Thursday by the government limiting gatherings to groups of five and the arrest of key protest leaders. Tamara Loos, professor of history and Thai studies at…
Expert: 2020 election and the economy
President Donald Trump has consistently touted the economy’s pre-COVID-19 success and recent rebound as one of his greatest successes as president, if not one of the greatest economies in U.S. history. But how strong is the economy really? And how much of that success can be attributed to the president? Three experts from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St.
Sentinel-6 sea level tracking satellite gives boost to climate science
A new satellite developed by engineers at the European Space Agency and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration will soon be orbiting the Earth, measuring sea level rise. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite will lift off Nov. 10 in a…
Eviction was a problem long before the pandemic’s arrival
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Although sweeping eviction bans issued during the COVID-19 pandemic by the federal and many state governments have temporarily halted the removal of unemployed tenants from their homes, the current public health crisis has actually amplified, rather than…
Ford needs to make ‘quick deal’ to meet EU emission standards
A recall of Ford’s hybrid sport-utility vehicles means the American auto giant will exceed European limits on greenhouse-gas emissions, and face a fine, unless the company partners with another automaker to pool fleets and meet EU standards. Arthur Wheaton, an…
Rutgers Astronomer Receives Packard Fellowship for Innovative Young Scientists
New Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 15, 2020) – Blakesley Burkhart’s childhood days spent volunteering at a science museum and watching the Discovery Channel and sci-fi shows sparked her love of science and fascination with the stars. “These were the beginning years…
Many will update to iPhone 12 even if they can’t afford it
Smartphones vital to mental health for many during the COVID-19 pandemic The iPhone 12 was presented at Apple’s livestream keynote on Oct. 13 and will release on Oct. 23. People will purchase Apple’s new phone even if they can’t afford…
Expert: Religion and the 2020 election
For decades, evangelical Christian voters — specifically white evangelicals — have been an essential voting bloc for Republican presidential candidates, including Donald Trump. While evangelical support for Trump remains strong in 2020, there is evidence that their support is waning. Most notably, more than 1,600 U.
Dueling Town Halls; Rutgers Election and Political Experts Available
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a range of faculty experts available before, during and after Thursday’s competing town halls, in lieu of a presidential debate, with President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. David Greenberg Expert on American political…
Cannabis prohibition is being abandoned as a social experiment after nearly a century, but the shape of the new social experiment — regulated access — has yet to be determined, U of R expert says
William Dolphin is a lecturer at the University of Redlands and author of The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience. Dolphin, as an expert in the medicalization and market of marijuana, can comment on these topics, most…
Writings indicate Barrett is comfortable overturning precedents, such as Roe v. Wade, that have been affirmed over and over, U of R professor says.
As the SCOTUS confirmation hearings continue, Dr. Jennifer Nelson, a U.S. historian and professor at the University of Redlands, says Roe v. Wade could be overturned next year. “Amy Coney Barrett, like other recent Supreme Court nominees, is not going…
Halloween story idea: UW researcher studies reanimation/cryopreservation
The idea of freezing and many years later thawing out the human body has been a favorite of storytellers for decades, including for popular characters like Captain America and Austin Powers. But the science of cryopreservation may be even more…