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Use Both Soap and Hand SanitizerWatch Tech Market, 3/16/2020Don Schaffner, a Rutgers professor who focuses on, effectively, precisely this kind of factor, refutes the notion that cleaning soap is more practical than hand sanitizer in the case of combating the unfold of coronavirus. It's a very good quick Twitter thread, with a number of sources. Worth studying. But the underside line is that this: we now have two good instruments for cleansing our palms, and we must always all use each incessantly. Wash your palms with cleaning soap and make frequent use of hand sanitizer.How a small nuclear war would transform the entire planetNature, 3/16/2020By the mid-2000s, Brian Toon was exploring a scenario in which the countries set off 100 Hiroshima-size atomic bombs, killing around 21 million people. He also connected with?Alan Robock, an atmospheric scientist at?Rutgers University?in New Brunswick, New Jersey, who studies how volcanic eruptions cool the climate in much the same way that a nuclear winter would. Using an advanced NASA climate model, the scientists calculated how soot rising from the incinerated cities would circle the planet. All around the dark, cold globe, agricultural crops would dwindle.Should NJ Use Eminent Domain to Take Coastal Properties Threatened by Sea-Level Rise?NJ Spotlight, 3/16/2020According to the latest forecasts by the?Rutgers Climate Institute, sea levels at the Jersey Shore will rise by up to 2.1 feet between 2000 and 2050 regardless of any cuts in global carbon emissions. With unchecked growth in fossil fuel use, the rise would extend to more than 6 feet by the end of the century, the institute said in November. That scenario would overwhelm the Blue Acres program which has proven itself too slow to remove coastal properties from harm's way, Tittel said. "A voluntary program in a climate emergency is too little, too late," he said.Here's how to stay fit while cooped up at home during N.J. coronavirus , 3/17/2020Binge-shopping has become a way of life, but it need not put a crimp in your lifestyle. Don't panic if fresh fruits and vegetables are in scarce supply at your local supermarket," said?Carol Byrd-Bredbenner?distinguished professor of nutritional sciences and director of the nutritional sciences graduate program at Rutgers University. "Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables have the same nutritional value as fresh," she explained. "Fresh, frozen, canned - the same." Is the meat section at your local supermarket suddenly bereft of chicken, steak and pork? There are other - and often cheaper - ways to get that protein. "Canned beans are excellent. Canned tuna. Eggs. Loaves of bread. Buy two, put one in the freezer," she said. "Don't let yourself get bored," Byrd-Bredbenner said. "Go for a walk. Do yoga. If you get bored, you'll eat more."Here's How to Keep Your Phone Clean -- But Keep Washing Your Hands, TooTime, 3/17/2020"For sure, if you're worried about your phone, you can sanitize your phone," says Dr.?Donald Schaffner,?professor at Rutgers University's?Department of Food Science?and co-host of Risky or Not, a podcast about "everyday risks from germs." "But more importantly, stay away from sick people, and wash and sanitize your hands. Those are probably going to do a lot more to reduce your risk than sanitizing your phone." Schaffner also says the chance of catching a virus like COVID-19 from your phone is minimal compared to the risk of being near someone who is already infected with the disease. But it can't hurt to keep your phone clean.How to sanitize smartphones (they probably won't give you coronavirus)NJ101.5, 3/17/2020People are busy deep-cleaning homes, businesses and schools. But don't forget your smartphone. Rutgers University professor?Donald Schaffner?said while there are studies that show bacteria and viruses can exist on phones, the good news is that these microorganisms are not really harmful most of the time. While it's certainly possible to get coronavirus on a smartphone, Schaffner said it's unlikely someone would get sick from that. Viruses can't live outside a host, so all it's doing on the phone is dying, he said.How to sanitize smartphones (they probably won't give you coronavirus)NJ101.5, 3/17/2020People are busy deep-cleaning homes, businesses and schools. But don't forget your smartphone. Rutgers University professor?Donald Schaffner?said while there are studies that show bacteria and viruses can exist on phones, the good news is that these microorganisms are not really harmful most of the time. While it's certainly possible to get coronavirus on a smartphone, Schaffner said it's unlikely someone would get sick from that. Viruses can't live outside a host, so all it's doing on the phone is dying, he said.Scientists Pin Down Protein Building Blocks that Powered Earth's Earliest LifeCosmos Magazine, 3/17/2020Scientists believe they have discovered a simple protein that started all life 3.5 to 2.5 billion years ago, publishing their findings in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "We think we have found the building blocks of life - the Lego set that led, ultimately, to the evolution of cells, animals and plants," says senior author?Paul Falkowski?from?Rutgers University, US.Making Health and Nutrition a Priority During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) , 3/18/2020No one knows how long these virus safety measures will need to stay in place, but it presents a perfect time to protect and improve your health while practicing social distancing. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition. Here are some steps you can take to eat healthy in the times of COVID. By American Society for Nutrition members?Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, PhD, RD, FAND,?Kaitlyn Eck, PhD, RD, and?Jaclyn Maurer Abbot, PhD, RD have contributed their advice for staying healthy during this time.Something in the Air with Tony Broccoli, Rutgers Meteorology ProfessorThe Press of Atlantic City, 3/18/2020Meteorologist Joe Martucci chats with his old Rutgers University Meteorologist Professor and current chair of the?Department of Environmental Science?at Rutgers,?Tony Broccoli.?Broccoli tells a few stories about his edible last name and what got him interested in the weather (2:45). He then discusses how he made the career move from weather to climate (7:10). Broccoli also has a new book out about climate change. The two discuss climate change in South Jersey and how we're better forecasting it (11:40).Hillsborough Volunteer Receives NJ 4-H Volunteer of the Year , 3/18/2020Sue McCombie, a?Somerset County 4-H volunteer?and member of the Somerset County 4-H Association, has been recognized by the New Jersey Association of 4-H Agents with the 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award for her significant contributions to the 4-H program.The Most Effective Ways to Kill Coronavirus in Your HomeUS News and World Report, 3/18/2020"Not many scientific studies have asked which are the most effective disinfecting agents to use against [the new coronavirus] because it was discovered so recently," said?Siobain Duffy, an associate professor of ecology at?Rutgers University, with expertise in emerging viruses. "So scientists are assuming that what works against other coronaviruses can work against this one." But each disinfecting chemical has specific instructions, another expert in microbial risk assessment pointed out. "An important general rule is that you shouldn't immediately wipe a cleaning solution off as soon as you've applied it to a surface. Let it sit there long enough to kill viruses first,"?Donald Schaffner?said in a university news release. He's a professor and food microbiologist at Rutgers.say.Greenwood Ave. Farmers Market receives NJ Agricultural awardMorning Ag Clips, 3/18/2020The team of founders, farmers, managers and?Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County's Family & Community Health Sciences SNAP-Ed nutrition educators were honored with the Philip Alampi Industry Marketing Award for their contributions to the success of Trenton's Greenwood Ave. Farmers Market... The Mercer County SNAP-Ed Team is headed up by?Joan Healy, senior program coordinator, and?Michelle Brill, FCHS educator and county SNAP-Ed director.Produce Pick-Up and Deliveries During the COVID-19 Outbreak- Keeping things SafeMorning Ag Clips, 3/18/2020New Jersey produce buyers and shippers are essential in keeping our produce department shelves stocked for consumers. Questions have come into the?Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety Team?regarding best practices for the shipping or receiving of produce. Communication is key, and prominent signage is the best way to convey your policies.Most Effective Ways to Kill Coronavirus at HomeWebMD, 3/18/2020"Not many scientific studies have asked which are the most effective disinfecting agents to use against [the new coronavirus] because it was discovered so recently," said?Siobain Duffy, an associate professor of ecology at?Rutgers University, with expertise in emerging viruses. "So scientists are assuming that what works against other coronaviruses can work against this one." But each disinfecting chemical has specific instructions, another expert in microbial risk assessment pointed out. "An important general rule is that you shouldn't immediately wipe a cleaning solution off as soon as you've applied it to a surface. Let it sit there long enough to kill viruses first,"?Donald Schaffner?said in a university news release. He's a professor and food microbiologist at Rutgers.say.7 Places in Your Kitchen You Need to Disinfect During the Coronavirus OutbreakYahoo Lifestyle, 3/18/2020"Focus on high-touch surfaces," recommends?Donald W. Schaffner, PhD, a distinguished professor and extension specialist in food science with expertise in microbial risk assessment at Rutgers University. High touch means used often, and by multiple people. For instance, he says, if you use your microwave often, that's high-touch.Yes, it's safe to order restaurant takeout during coronavirus outbreak, expert , 3/19/2020As the coronavirus pandemic has sent millions of New Jerseyians back into their homes and forced restaurants to shutter their dining rooms in an effort to socially distance, one question keeps coming up: is it still safe to order delivery? The answer is a resounding yes,?Donald Schaffner, a distinguished professor and extension specialist in food science with expertise in microbial risk assessment and hand washing at?Rutgers, told NJ Advance Media. There have been no cases of coronavirus transmitted through food, and he sees little risk in ordering from your favorite pizza parlor.Coastal Scientists Prepare to Retreat from Field Station Threatened by Rising SeasNJ Spotlight, 3/19/2020The?Rutgers University Marine Field Station?monitors coastal ecosystems and advocates for resiliency measures while seas rise ever closer to its buildings and frequently flood the only road that connects it to the Ocean County town about six miles away. Scientists attached to the federally funded?Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve?in Tuckerton, and who work at the field station, have decided that they want to move to higher ground... "How long can you keep telling people that they need to pay attention to this when we're not paying attention to it ourselves?" asked?Lisa Auermuller, assistant manager of the reserve, who works part-time at the field station. "We do need to be leading by example."Oregon restaurant and bar closure FAQ: What's closed, what's open and what comes nextOregon Live, 3/19/2020Most health experts have indicated that delivery is likely safe, as long as you wash your hands after handling the packaging. "Spraying all your 'order in' food with Lysol is probably an overreaction," Rutgers food science professor?Don Schaffner?wrote on Twitter Sunday. "Your biggest risk is if the delivery person sneezes or coughs on you. If you want to be sure wash and/or disinfect your hands after handling the packaging and beginning to eat, but either way very low risk."Are Natural Disinfectants Effective? Experts Debunk Common Cleaning MythsWomen's Health Magazine, 3/19/2020Only some alcohol is effective for disinfecting... "Most of us are going to have isopropyl rubbing alcohol in the back of our medicine cabinets," says?Siobain Duffy, PhD, associate professor of ecology at Rutgers University's School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and with expertise in emerging viruses and microbial evolution. "If you dilute it a little bit with water-two thirds alcohol one third water-that should be an effective disinfectant solution."Nuclear war using less than one percent of the world's arsenal would spark a global food crisis in just five years, experts warnDaily Mail, 3/20/2020Less than one percent if the world's nuclear arsenal could spark a global food crisis, a new study reveals. The event would inject five million tons of black smoke into the atmosphere that would block the sun and create a sudden cooling effect around the world. Co-author?Alan Robock?at?Rutgers University?said: 'As horrible as the direct effects of nuclear weapons would be, more people could die outside the target areas due to famine, simply because of indirect climatic effects.'Study: Structure of 3.5 billion-year-old molecules could help us find aliensInverse, 3/20/2020In the paper, a team of researchers from Rutgers University's team ENIGMA and NASA scientists detail the evolution of proteins as far back as 3.5 billion years ago. The findings were published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "We think we have found the building blocks of life - the Lego set that led, ultimately, to the evolution of cells, animals and plants," study senior author?Paul G. Falkowski, ENIGMA principal investigator, said in a statement.Are Food Deliveries And Groceries Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic? Yes, Experts SayCBS Baltimore, 3/20/2020"A lot of the delivery services are working on best practices," said?Don Schaffner, an extension specialist in food science specializing in microbial risks, handwashing and cross-contamination. Those include contactless deliveries, such as customers asking for food to be left on a porch or at a? - , and using touch-free and cashless transactions.Fact check: Did the coronavirus originate in a Chinese laboratory?USA Today, 3/21/2020One of the most prominent examples of false information about the virus is an article published in January by the right-leaning Washington Times that claims the coronavirus may have originated in a research laboratory in Wuhan, China...?Richard Ebright, a professor of chemical biology at?Rutgers University, said in an interview with The Washington Post: "Based on the virus genome and properties, there is no indication whatsoever that it was an engineered virus."Rutgers Cooperative Extension working through COVID-19Morning Ag Clips, 3/22/2020From?RCE Director Dr. Brian Schilling, "Cooperative Extension... continue[s] to operate under the directive that all Rutgers Cooperative Extension events, programs, and noncredit classes involving groups larger than 15 participants are to be cancelled through at least April 3. Significant progress is being made with the movement of programs and associate resources into online formats. "Over the past week, RCE county offices have begun altering their operations to promote social distancing and continue programs/service provision, as is feasible. RCE and county government partners are working to ensure continuity of operations, which in many instances involves remote work arrangements and/or restrictions of the public to county facilities."COVID-19 info for the agricultural industryMorning Ag Clips, 3/22/2020In an effort to keep the agricultural industry informed with relevant COVID-19 information The?Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety website?will be updated as resources become available. Check back periodically as materials are being updated and developed. Wesley Kline; Meredith Melendez.'THIS IS A BIG DEAL' Coronavirus - Dr Oz says 'close the borders on your homes' to stop killer bugThe Sun, 3/22/2020"You need to discard those containers at the door, pour out the ingredients, the food in those containers you know are clean and then get rid of those containers," says Dr. Oz. Other experts have echoed Dr Oz's warnings, with some telling Americans to wear gloves when picking up deliveries.?Dr Donald Schaffner, a specialist in food science at?Rutgers University, told CNN: "You can remove your food from the external packaging, properly dispose or recycle it." After disposing of the gloves, he advised families to "wash and or sanitize your hands before sitting down to eat."Rutgers experts explain how to sanitize homes during coronavirus outbreakThe Daily Targum, 3/22/2020The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has resulted in questions on how to clean your home to prevent the spread of the virus. Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected daily, but which chemical you use and how you use it make all the difference, said Rutgers University experts.?Siobain Duffy, an associate professor in the?Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, said she would start with doorknobs and faucet taps due to recent evidence that the virus can survive up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel. Sanitizing surfaces once a day should be enough if you are not sick, said?Donald Schaffner,?an extension specialist and distinguished professor in the?Department of Food Science.Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer to Prevent COVID-19Newswise, 3/22/2020"Soap is often recommended over hand sanitizer because it dislodges dirt as well as many pathogens - but the available research suggests that both soap and sanitizer are highly effective at removing harmful viruses, so long as you use one or the other regularly and properly. Everyone should use all the tools at their disposal to stay healthy," said?Rutgers scholar Donald Schaffner,?an expert on microbial risk and handwashing.The power of hand washing to prevent coronavirusNews Dio, 3/23/2020The most important advice health experts can give to help us stay safe from COVID-19 is this: Wash your hands... How? Well, first turn on the water. It's not important if it's cold or hot. "We have investigated water temperature, and what we have found is that water temperature doesn't really matter in terms of effectiveness," says?Donald Schaffner, PhD, who studies predictive microbiology of food, handwashing, and contamination in the?Rutgers University?in New Brunswick, NJ. Second, lather up. Soap helps germs slide off your skin while you rub your hands. If you are in control of the soap you are using, you may want to choose a liquid or gel over the foam pump soap.Coronavirus: Italian foods' reputation tarnished by 'fearmongering'The Grocer, 3/23/2020The reputation of Italian foods is being tarnished by inaccurate "fearmongering" that coronavirus is being spread through their products, the country's food & drink association has claimed... In biology, as in life, anything is a possibility. Food has never been 100% safe. No one is saying there is no chance that coronavirus could be transmitted through food but it is very low likelihood...there are other things that people need to focus on.?Don Schaffner, a food microbiologist at?Rutgers University?in New Jersey, agreed people must focus on the risks they could control rather than those surrounding food. HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" Heat stress may affect more than 1.2 billion people annually by 2100Morning Ag Clips, 3/27/2020"When we look at the risks of a warmer planet, we need to pay particular attention to combined extremes of heat and humidity, which are especially dangerous to human health," said senior author?Robert E. Kopp, director of the?Rutgers Institute of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences?and a professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.We invite you to send an email to?InTheNews@aesop.rutgers.edu?alerting us when you are quoted in a story or if your program is mentioned in the news. Please send links of news,?as it happens, as some media outlets do not retain online links beyond a week.Visit the newly redesigned SEBS and NJAES Newsroom at?sebsnjaesnews.rutgers.edu. ................
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