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Rutgers University transformed an abandoned World War II military road into a thriving forest, with 300 volunteers planting hundreds of trees using a unique Japanese method. The student-led festival turned climate action into a celebration that could inspire similar projects across campuses nationwide.
Scientists finally have a tool to measure the extreme fatigue that haunts cancer survivors long after treatment ends. A specialized MRI can now peek inside muscle cells to see how their energy factories are recovering.
New Jersey's drinking water just got dramatically safer. A Rutgers study found that toxic "forever chemicals" dropped by half thanks to the state's groundbreaking regulations.
Scientists finally explain that sweet relief when your calendar clears unexpectedly. A Rutgers study reveals "windfall time" makes the same 60 minutes feel longer and more valuable than scheduled breaks.
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a breakthrough plastic that can be programmed to break down into reusable components at a specific time or on cue. The innovation could help solve the plastic pollution crisis by making recycling automatic and complete.
Scientists can now tell which microorganisms actually live inside tumors versus which ones are just contamination, opening doors to personalized cancer treatments. The breakthrough tool called PRISM solves a problem that has confused researchers for years.
Rutgers researchers created a forecasting tool that makes offshore wind energy more reliable by predicting conditions at multiple heights on massive turbines. The breakthrough could help renewable energy better power millions of homes along the East Coast.
After nearly a decade of heartbreaking losses against elite programs, Rutgers wrestling finally broke through with a stunning upset over No. 6 Minnesota. Transfer Remy Cotton clinched the historic 23-15 victory with a dramatic pin in sudden victory overtime.
New research from Rutgers reveals that teachers supervising student workers focus most on emotional and social wellness, not just physical safety. The finding could reshape how schools prepare young people for healthy careers.
Scientists at Rutgers Cancer Institute created a breakthrough tool that can tell which bacteria truly live inside tumors and which are just contamination. This discovery could revolutionize cancer treatment by revealing why some therapies work better for certain patients.
A college basketball game is becoming a powerful celebration of survival as 100 cancer warriors walk onto a darkened court while thousands of fans light up their phones in support. The Rutgers women's team is adding pink to their uniforms and dedicating their game to those fighting battles far tougher than any sports competition.