Category: Science & Tech
New Jersey Scientists Raise Alarm Over EPA Rollback: Health at Risk Under Political Pressure
New Jersey physician-scientists are concerned about the EPA’s proposal to end industry’ greenhouse gas emission reporting requirement. The move, they say, shifts the agency’s focus from public health to corporations. Industrial facility emissions have been publicly available from the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program for over a decade. Scientists, legislators, journalists, and concerned citizens can…
Middlesex County Plans Annual Pancreatic Cancer Walk at Roosevelt Park in 2025
The Middlesex County administration announced the October 4, 2025 Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Edison’s Roosevelt Park. The county is hosting this community event to raise money, awareness, and hope for pancreatic cancer patients. The Office of Health Services organizes individual, family, and group walks. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m., and registration opens at 8:30….
Families Push Back as N.J. Leaders Reject 40-Cent Phone Fee to Fund Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Families of mental health crisis patients in New Jersey are urging state lawmakers to reconsider a 40-cent monthly phone fee to keep vulnerable patients out of hospitals and reduce police violence. The Governor Phil Murphy-backed proposal was withdrawn during the parliamentary budget process, and activists warn state officials may regret it. Governor Murphy’s initial state…
White House Warning on Tylenol and Pregnancy Sparks Global Pushback as Scientists and Manufacturer Push for Clear Guidance
In response to the autism epidemic, the White House warned against using Tylenol’s key ingredient, acetaminophen, during pregnancy and asked federal regulators to notify clinicians and alter the labels this week. HHS.gov Federal authorities soon stated they would advise doctors and pregnant patients of studies associating long-term prenatal acetaminophen exposure to neurodevelopmental disorders and modify…
New Jersey Landfills: The Hidden Reality Behind the Smell
NJ struggles to manage 20 million tons of trash annually. Many ignore landfills, yet adjacent villages deal with them daily. They cannot ignore the smell, which goes beyond a whiff. Egg Harbor’s dump stinks. Nearby families claim the smell permeates their houses, lingers in the air, and makes life uncomfortable. Those who have never lived…
Spotted Lanternfly Population Decline in New Jersey: What Experts Say
The invasive Asian spotted lanternfly has plagued New Jersey since 2018. Over time, these pests have spread across the state, harming crops and plants. They have declined in several New Jersey areas, according to reports. Experts attribute this population drop to many factors. Lanternfly populations may have suffered from this year’s harsh winter. The…
Toxic Legacy Persists at New Jersey Superfund Site Despite Decades of Cleanup
Residents near Peters Mine in Ringwood, New Jersey, still suffer from hazardous garbage dumped decades after industrial pollution. Peters Mine and neighboring lands were significantly contaminated in the 1960s and 1970s when Ford Motor Company dumped millions of gallons of paint sludge. The Ramapough community still worries about health and safety due to the poisonous…
Kean University Launches New Jersey’s First Bachelor’s Program in Artificial Intelligence
Kean University is the first New Jersey university to offer a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence. The new program will launch this autumn as part of the university’s commitment to prepare students for the fast-growing AI industry. Kean President Lamont O. Repollet announced the announcement at his annual opening address at the Union County campus,…
CVS to Continue COVID Vaccines in New Jersey While Restricting Access in Other States
CVS Pharmacy says revised COVID-19 vaccines will be available without a prescription in New Jersey, even as it restricts access in other states. The decision comes as the nation prepares for respiratory virus season and government vaccine policy discussions continue. Companies said the restrictions are due to state laws on when and how pharmacies can…
New Jersey Celebrates Opening of Its First Veterinary School Amid National Vet Shortage
First time in state history, New Jersey veterinarians can stay home to follow their dreams. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University in Gloucester County is a milestone in animal healthcare and higher education in the state. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students in New Jersey had a rough route till recently. They had…