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4 Spooky Science Stories for Halloween
Brains, spiders, (were)wolves and slimy eyeballs — a collection of creepy research topics that Dr. Frankenstein would appreciate! But unlike the mad scientist’s work, the research detailed below in ACS journals aims to improve human life by developing an alternative to animal testing, on-demand wound care, an edible protective coating for veggies, and informing future retinal health studies.
Climate Pathfinder: How Engineering Can Offer Solutions to Climate Resiliency
Karimah Preston is close to attaining her second degree in engineering. But when she first matriculated to North Carolina A&T University, where she would graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biological and biosystems engineering, she wasn’t considering engineering.
Tricky Treats: Why Pumpkins Accumulate Pollutants
Pumpkins, squash, zucchini and their relatives accumulate soil pollutants in their edible parts.
Preparing Communities for the Future of Wildfire
Last year saw DRI’s inaugural global initiative aimed at advancing community resilience and adaptability in the face of rapid global change – AWE+, for an Adaptable World Environment.
Blast Them: a Rutgers Scientist Uses Lasers to Kill Weeds
Artificial intelligence-guided technology could replace herbicides on East Coast farms.


