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300 Students Plant Forest on WWII Road at Rutgers
Planet WinsApr 21

300 Students Plant Forest on WWII Road at Rutgers

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.

Google News - Reforestation3 min read
New MRI Scan Reveals Why Cancer Survivors Feel So Exhausted
Health & WellnessApr 20

New MRI Scan Reveals Why Cancer Survivors Feel So Exhausted

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.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Scientists Create Plastic That Self-Destructs on Command
InnovationMar 11

Scientists Create Plastic That Self-Destructs on Command

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.

Mongabay3 min read
Rutgers Basketball Honors 100 Cancer Survivors on Court
Community HeroesJan 24

Rutgers Basketball Honors 100 Cancer Survivors on Court

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.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read