Coverage of science in New Jersey focuses on laboratory discoveries, major research findings, field studies and institutional initiatives. Reporting here connects statewide research projects to the advancement of human knowledge.
State regulators want retired solar panels classified as universal waste and Class D recyclable material, while only one authorized site currently recycles them.
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Do you support New Jersey requiring solar panel owners to fund recycling of retired panels?
A 28-inch device demonstrated 17 percent electrical efficiency during laboratory wave tank testing.
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Should states prioritize faster environmental permitting to reduce project costs and delays?
The state environmental agency is speeding up permit approvals to help restore ecosystems more efficiently.
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Should the state offer financial incentives to encourage the construction of small nuclear reactors?
Three bills introduced in Trenton aim to incentivize the construction of micro-modular nuclear reactors.
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Do you support using timber harvesting as a method to restore state forests in your area?
The $19 million plan aims to restore New Jersey forest acreage by managing light levels for cedar growth.
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Should farmers prioritize natural pest control methods over synthetic chemical insecticides for fruit crops?
A specific yeast strain has been shown to reduce egg-laying behavior in invasive spotted-wing fruit flies in laboratory tests.
Coverage takes in funding decisions, the reception of new studies, the development of specialized research instruments and the implications of discovery. Reporting spans from the capital to the rural counties where field research is conducted. Scientific work in the state frequently intersects with public policy and industry applications that require careful implementation. Funding cycles and the pace of peer review remain the primary drivers behind the flow of stories here.
