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Missing the Old Days? Study Examines How Nostalgia Affects Us at Work.
When the Covid-19 lockdown began five years ago, the small and sometimes annoying things that make up a typical workday suddenly felt like ancient history. While many employees embraced the transition to working from home, others missed the daily routine of commuting...
Rutgers Rises in National Top 100 Worldwide Patent Ranking.
Rutgers improved its standing in a worldwide ranking of utility patents granted to university inventors, moving up five spots to come in 68th in the world and 43rd among U.S. institutions in this year’s list, a distinction that highlights the caliber of Rutgers...
NJACTS Community Engagement Core Available Services
Virtual Community Engagement Salon The NJ ACTS CEC Virtual Community Engagement Salons bring researchers together with patients, community members and health care stakeholders to actively participate in cross-talk — to incubate ideas for engagement in the...
Physics Professor Aims on Setting Science Right.
For the past several years, Vitaly Podzorov, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences, voluntarily has worked as part of a research integrity community to detect signs of potential scientific misconduct in...
Weighing Facts Against Myths in the Fluoride Debate.
A Rutgers pediatric dental expert discusses why fluoride in U.S. drinking water isn’t a concern. A recently-released study of the effects of fluoride on populations outside of the United States is fueling the debate on the use of this naturally occurring mineral that...
How to avoid harmful chemicals in skin care and beauty products.
Do you know what's in the lotions, creams and gels you use on your hair and skin every day? Research has shown that some of the ingredients found in personal care products may be harmful to your health. Phthalates and parabens, which can be found in everything from...
Proposed Legislation Would Provide Crucial Funding for Endometriosis Research.
The Endometriosis CARE Act, which was introduced in 2022, seeks to deliver $50 million annually to advance research and expand access to treatment for this condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing pain, heavy...
Access to Reliable Internet and Digital Devices Tied to College Graduation Rates During COVID-19 .
Digital inequality – challenges in accessing or maintaining an internet connection and functional digital devices – affected on-time graduation for U.S. college students over the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study co-authored by Rutgers...