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In 2020, New Jersey deployed a 150-foot steel caisson gate in 125 feet of water; the structure extends 30 feet above the seabed and is expected to last more than 75 years

Underwater at Deepwater Reef in New Jersey, a caisson gate has been installed to form a new artificial reef. Designed to nurture marine biodiversity, this structure is expected to attract over 150 different species, from lobsters to crabs. Former studies suggest that creating artificial reefs can improve local fish populations…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Abandoned New Jersey military site to become $70M community near Netflix studio

For two decades, a stretch of Eatontown, New Jersey, stood as a reminder of a community left behind. Once home to military families, the abandoned Howard Commons site gradually deteriorated, its vacant buildings and neglected grounds becoming an eyesore along Pinebrook Road. Now, the long-neglected property is set for a…

The Times of India · 17h ago

“Discarded outside like trash”: 4 cats found soaking wet, freezing and covered in fleas in Asbury Park in New Jersey

Four cats found soaking wet, freezing and covered in fleas inside a mesh tunnel in Asbury Park, New Jersey, were rescued by police and animal control officers. A 33-year-old woman faces animal cruelty and abandonment charges. The cats were discarded outside like trash. The rescue team carefully removed the cats,…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

In 2024, Rutgers planted soybeans between solar panels in New Jersey; the first harvest found no significant yield difference between two solar panel designs

Rutgers University recently performed a groundbreaking experiment on agrivoltaics to assess soybean yield productivity beneath solar panels. The results were promising, as both single and double-panel systems outperformed non-panel plots. However, given the preliminary data, ongoing research is crucial. The unique dry conditions experienced in 2024 required additional irrigation, influencing…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

New Jersey Picks Rutgers to Study Addictive Social Media Features and Whether Warning Labels Protect Young People

New Jersey chose Rutgers for a $500,000 social media research center to study addictive features and warning labels. What the evidence shows so far.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

In 1886, Thomas Edison bought a 15-acre estate in New Jersey's Llewellyn Park; today, Glenmont is the only home in the 420-acre community owned by the Park Service

Glenmont, a Victorian property acquired by Thomas Edison in 1886, serves as a significant historical site. It is located within the privately-owned Llewellyn Park community in West Orange, New Jersey. The estate is notable for maintaining a unique collection of artifacts that detail the Edisons' private lives. While the mansion…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

2026 ballot titles required 17 years of education to read, down from a record 21 years in 2025

Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Oct 21

Heated Asphalt Cuts Power Use: Rowan tests snow-melting strips; airports, bridges seen as key sites

Rowan University has successfully experimented with electrically conductive asphalt that integrates carbon composites and electrodes to efficiently melt snow. The trials evaluated different asphalt mixtures under controlled winter conditions, revealing notable variations in power consumption that affect both operational costs and efficacy. Critical aspects like safety and the durability of…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Buddy Valastro Built a Cake Empire on TV — How Much Is the ‘Cake Boss’ Worth?

Buddy Valastro turned a family bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, into a name that cake lovers recognize across the country. Since Cake Boss debuted on TLC in 2009, viewers have watched him build elaborate wedding cakes, manage family disagreements and turn baking into television entertainment. Behind the frosting and fondant,…

Budget and the Bees · Oct 20

Family Farmstead Raw Cheddar Recalled in New York and New Jersey After Lab Finds Two E. coli Strains

Family Farmstead Dairy recalled raw mild cheddar sold in New York and New Jersey after a lab found E. coli. Check lot 7/22/27 and know the symptoms.

Medical Daily · Oct 20