Agronomists, crop and soil scientists from around the world to meet in San Antonio
Tag: Science
Rutgers Expert Can Discuss Flame Experiments on International Space Station
New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 19, 2019) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Engineering Professor Stephen D. Tse can comment on flame experiments this month on the International Space Station. The NASA project on symmetrical flames, called s-Flame, is aimed at studying combustion,…
Optimizing fertilizer source and rate to avoid root death
Study assembles canola root’s dose-response curves for nitrogen sources
Moderate to Heavy Drinking During Pregnancy Alters Genes in Newborns, Mothers
Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies’ DNA, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Scars: gone with the foam
Poorly healing wounds and severe scarring are more than just a cosmetic problem; they can significantly impair a person’s mobility and health. Empa researchers have now developed a foam that is supposed to prevent excessive scarring and help wounds to heal quickly. An essential ingredient: the yellow ginger tumeric.
Researchers build cannon to test seals in coal mines
Mining and explosives engineering researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology began testing concrete seals used to close coal mine tunnels this month by loading a cannon with projectiles, shooting them at the seals and testing their impact. The research could help to improve the design of seals and keep miners safe.
First-Of-Its Kind Research Examines the Relationship Between Asthma, Disease Control, and Depression
$3.4 Million Study to Understand Why Older Adults Have Worse Asthma Outcomes
Managing the ups and downs of coffee production
June 26, 2019 – Each day, more than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide. Developing countries produce about 90% of the beans used to make all those lattes, espressos and mochas. That makes coffee a key source of…
Discovery’s Science Channel Partners With Mount Sinai Health System to Create Digital Series Featuring Innovations in Science and Medicine
Discovery’s Science Channel has teamed up with Mount Sinai Health System, one of the country’s leading academic medical institutions, to showcase some of the groundbreaking innovations in science and medicine that are transforming health care and providing new treatments for…