A Rutgers University food systems research team has completed a series of in-person stakeholder review meetings in Yap, Chuuk, and Kosrae states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) during April and May 2026, marking the completion of the first full cycle... Read more at tinyurl.com/yx4pv3ef

Could athletes trade meat for plants and maintain their performance? In a multi-university study, researchers found that recreational runners and resistance trainers did just that. The study, published in Nutrition Journal and coauthored by Rutgers Director of B... Read more at tinyurl.com/4hefnsad

Ancient single-celled red algae that thrive in scalding, acidic waters are emerging as far more than specialized survivors. Research by Rutgers evolutionary biologist and RCEI affiliate Debashish Bhattacharya and his collaborators show that the organisms known a... Read more at tinyurl.com/4ehc3kzv

Take a moment to watch RCEI affiliate and State Climatologist John Krasting on this newly released segment as he discusses New Jersey's recent "Weather Whiplash" and "How to Protect Our Planet Amid Storms, Climate Variability!" Watch the segment at www.fox29.com/video/fmc-p6...

At sea, their days will begin in darkness. Before dawn, Rutgers oceanographers and RCEI affiliates Joe Gradone and Corday Selden expect to be on deck aboard the research vessel Falkor (too), preparing instruments, reviewing data and directing the first collectio... Read more at tinyurl.com/3r96tk33

Announcement by RCEI affiliate Dr. Josh Kohut, SEBS Dean of Research and NJAES Director of Research. I am pleased to announce that RCEI affiliate Dr. Jim Simon, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Biology, has been appointed Faculty Director of S... Read more at tinyurl.com/2rve5jb5

An article from The SandPaper reports on the appointment of a new New Jersey state climatologist and the climate challenges currently affecting the region, including extreme heat, heavy rainstorms, and ongoing drought conditions. The piece introduces RCEI Affili... Read more at tinyurl.com/28cn9z4m

An article from Physics Today, co-authored by RCEI affiliates Alan Robock and Lili Xia, examines the often-overlooked global consequences of nuclear war, arguing that current military strategies and policy discussions dangerously underestimate its full environm... Read more at tinyurl.com/yfemshde

Beneath the frozen ground of Finland’s Arctic tundra and forests live bacteria that scientists are only now getting to know. A new study, published in MicrobiologyOpen, present two new species of bacteria, that seem perfectly built to survive in one of the colde... Read more at tinyurl.com/v3txv4zb

As summer temperatures climb, so does the risk of extreme heat—now recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. In cities such as Camden, where buildings, pavement, and oth... Read more at tinyurl.com/2udk8sym

Focusing on Sustainability Governance, the arrangement of systems, processes, and formal and informal rules used to coordinate actions and make decisions on how to manage resources sustainability considering social, environmental and economic tradeoffs in order... Read more at tinyurl.com/3utjzssn

In a recent announcement Laura Lawson, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Executive Dean and NJAES Executive Director was pleased to announce that effective July 1, RCEI affiliate Dr. Cara Cuite has been appointed Associate Director of Comm... Read more at tinyurl.com/4t9jrmmc

A compact offshore research platform has been deployed off the Jersey Shore, revitalizing the historic Long-Term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO) site and advancing a new era of ocean research, education and marine innovation in New Jersey. Anchored about three miles... Read more at tinyurl.com/unj6rjwv

RCEI affiliate Ruo-Qian (Roger) Wang, an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rutgers University School of Engineering (CEE), is the Principal Investigator (PI) for an extensive multidisciplinary report recently publish... Read more at tinyurl.com/52uaka3f

Rutgers University underwater glider RU37 is making its way northward through the Caribbean Sea toward Jamaica after being deployed last week by RU COOL researchers in partnership with the CCMI - Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Little Cayman. The deployme... Read more at tinyurl.com/3suxfwwc

RCEI affiliate John Krasting, a Rutgers-trained climate scientist whose career has spanned broadcast meteorology, climate modeling and sea-level research, has been named the New Jersey state climatologist, succeeding RCEI affiliate David Robinson, who is retiri... Read more at tinyurl.com/4t96kacb

For 35 years, RCEI affiliate David Robinson, the New Jersey state climatologist and a Distinguished Professor of Geography in the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences, has helped New Jersey understand its weather and climate. As he retires from his state climato... Read more at tinyurl.com/4b4yrp3w

Tiny plant-like organisms (phytoplankton) living in the ocean waters around Antarctica are changing the way they handle sunlight — and the reason why reveals just how much climate change is reshaping one of Earth’s most remote ecosystems. A new study published ... Read more at tinyurl.com/4tcekwax

Rising seas are increasing the frequency of coastal flooding in many parts of the world, prompting researchers to better understand the role of human-caused climate change in those regions. Until now, scientists have had limited ability to quantify how much ... Read more at tinyurl.com/mr34a2ap

You’ve probably seen products labeled “biodegradable” or “compostable” at the store and assumed they were better for the planet than regular plastic. But a new study suggests it’s not that simple. Researchers reviewed dozens of studies on bioplastics — plastics... Read more at tinyurl.com/47mnap2f

The Rutgers University Department of 4-H Youth Development and the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR) have launched a multi-year initiative designed to engage New Jersey educators, students, and community partners in climate resilience... Read more at tinyurl.com/yc5h5jc4

He roamed the Earth thousands of years ago, navigating his massive, elephant-like body through North American forests and using his tusks to strip the bark off trees for his dinner. Even in death, he captivated anyone who saw him: New Jerseyans paid 10 cents ... Read more at tinyurl.com/bdf8up85

Congratulations to RCEI affiliate Carmelo Ignaccolo for his upcoming role as a 2026-27 Provost Teaching Fellow in Provost’s Teaching Fellows Program. The program supports pedagogical innovations designed to improve learning outcomes for our students. The Office... Read more at tinyurl.com/hufn7yr3

While soccer fans watch their favorite teams compete at this summer’s World Cup, Rutgers University's plant biologists will be looking under the players’ cleats—eyeing the lush, green natural turfgrass they created. More than half of the games in the soccer ... Read more at tinyurl.com/bdhundxt

What if a walk across campus could be as restorative as it is educational? That question is inspiring a new vision for the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), where faculty, students, and campus leaders are exploring how the grounds... Read more at tinyurl.com/4m6v9ccp

When people think of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, images of turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, pristine jungles and ancient Mayan cities often come to mind. Yet beyond these iconic landscapes lies a region where tropical forests, agricultural lands and local... Read more at tinyurl.com/3p8h4ssm

“How many times do you have to be told that this year is the hottest year on record for it just to become background noise?” An article from E&E News examines the growing disconnect between worsening climate change impacts and the lack of political attention in... Read more at tinyurl.com/ykkv684j

The world is losing plants, animals, and ecosystems at an alarming rate, with several causes of this biodiversity decline including habitat loss, climate change, and overexploitation. However, reversing these trends will likely require substantial amounts of ... Read more at tinyurl.com/4775tb6b

Rutgers Global Grants provide seed grants to support faculty engaging in collaborative international research, partnerships, and new educational initiatives. According to Vice President for Global Affairs Eric Garfunkel, the grants reflect Rutgers’ commitment to... Read more at tinyurl.com/2p9zfykk

RCEI affiliate Fiorella Prada, assistant professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, was named the 2026 Alpha Zeta Professor of the Year at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS). Prada was first recognized at the ... Read more at tinyurl.com/5habyr3x