A recently published study demonstrates the strength of SNAP-Ed partnerships across the state of Illinois, underscoring the efficacy of collective efforts toward a greater public good. Unfortunately, the loss of federal funding for SNAP-Ed could jeopardize the work these partners are doing, risking the elimination of nutrition education and food access programs in all areas of the state. 

Why did so many Jews find their way to Trondheim before the Second World War? Microhistory can help shed light.

As Autumn approaches, many parts of Europe will reckon once again with more intense flood seasons. In Latvia, a new app warns locals about flood risks in their area, which could hopefully avoid the catastrophic floods the region faced last year.    

A fascinating conversation between Applied Microbiology International President Professor Jack Gilbert and Professor Raquel Peixoto examines how understanding and leveraging coral microbiomes is leading to innovative probiotic solutions to boost coral resilience.

When Larissa Novelino began her engineering career, she never imagined she’d spend her days folding paper: “I was never the crafty, artistic type,” Novelino said. “My mom still can’t believe I ended up working with origami.” Now an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rice University, Novelino has built her research on a surprising foundation: the centuries-old Japanese art of paper folding. But in her lab, origami isn’t about creating cranes and swans — it’s about transforming how we design buildings, materials and machines.

Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement and Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has received three distinguished awards: the Telford Gold Medal from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in London, the Donald Stanley Award from the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, and the Scott Sloan Best Paper Award from Computers and Geotechnics. These accolades celebrate Prof. Ng's exceptional contributions in debris flow mechanics, sustainable waste management, and slope stability. 

Researchers are looking to create a greener, safer alternative to traditional iron suppements using algae.

A recent study highlights the pivotal role of the Turkish hammam in preserving Islamic traditions, adapting to diverse local cultures, and supporting the religious lifestyles of Muslim communities.