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Bloomberg
22-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Intelligence: IMF Slashes Growth Forecasts
Watch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel *Broadcasting Live from NJIT* Today's Podcast Features are: Michael McKee, Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent, discusses the latest from the IMF and World Bank spring meetings. Wunmi Sadik, NJIT Distinguished Professor, Chemistry and Environmental Science, discusses the development of nano-sized analytical sensors for measuring pain biomarkers in the human body. Tara Alvarez, NJIT Distinguished Professor, Bio-Medical Engineering, discusses OculoMotor Technologies, a startup developing VR solutions for optometrists to use in diagnosing and treating vision disorders. Chao Yan, NJIT alumnus; co-founder and CEO of Princeton NuEnergy, discusses (PNE), which is a global leader in lithium-ion battery direct recycling. Eric Fortune, NJIT Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, talks about how he recently led a team competing to record the biodiversity in a square kilometer of the Amazon rainforest. Elisa Kallioniemi, Assistant Professor of bio-medical engineering at NJIT, talks about the benefits of brain stimulation.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Prehistoric ant preserved in amber reveals Caribbean's vanished species
A rare 16 million-year-old ant preserved in amber is helping scientists uncover new secrets about one of nature's most elusive insects. The newly discovered species of "dirt ant" -- named for its ability to camouflage itself with soil -- was found frozen in time in amber from the Dominican Republic, according to research published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. "Finding one today is exciting given how well they stay hidden, but captured in amber, it's like finding a diamond," lead researcher Gianpiero Fiorentino, a Ph.D. candidate at the Barden Lab at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), said in a release. These mysterious ants, known scientifically as Basiceros, were previously only thought to exist in rainforests from Costa Rica to Southern Brazil. The ancient specimen, dubbed Basiceros enana, was notably tinier than its modern relatives, measuring just 5.13 mm long -- nearly half the size of today's dirt ants, the scientists noted in the release. "They almost doubled in size in the span of 20 million years," Fiorentino said. "Previous theories suggested these ants were originally large and got smaller over time, so this completely changes our understanding." MORE: Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over 100 years Dirt ants have an incredible camouflage ability and can coat themselves with soil particles using specialized body hairs to blend perfectly into their environment, they said in the release. The fossil shows this clever disguise technique existed at least 16 million years ago, it noted. "What this shows is that playing dead and hiding pays off," Fiorentino said. The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey. Dr. Phil Barden, associate professor of biology at NJIT and senior author of the study, said changing environments likely played a role in these insects disappearing from the Caribbean. "This fossil is a piece of a larger puzzle that will help us understand why some groups of organisms undergo extinction and others stick it out for millions of years," Barden said in the release. The implications reach beyond just understanding these insects, the scientists said. Fiorentino noted that over a third of ant species have gone extinct in what is now the Dominican Republic since this amber formed. "Understanding what has driven this pattern of local extinction is crucial to mitigating modern human-driven extinction and protecting biodiversity," he said. Prehistoric ant preserved in amber reveals Caribbean's vanished species originally appeared on
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — The pews of St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral in Newark were packed Wednesday for Ash Wednesday Mass. 'Ash Wednesday is just a very important day where you recognize you're human and that you sin,' said Caroline Caputo, an NJIT student who attended the noon Mass. More Local News Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the archbishop of Newark, led Wednesday's Mass. 'I think what God wants us to do is heal what needs to be healed,' said Cardinal Tobin. 'And bring us to a closer relationship with God.' 'I'm not even from around here, but I came because I knew the cardinal was going to be here,' said Elizabeth Ruane, who traveled from North Arlington to attend Mass. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State 'It's a beautiful cathedral,' said Josephine Nagel, who works nearby at Rutgers-Newark. 'It's a beautiful parish. The addition of the St. Benedict's Prep choir today was amazing. Really nice touch.' The day is meant to symbolize mortality and repentance. 'It's such a wonderful way to start the Lenten season,' said Nancy Masterson-Newkirk, who attended the Mass. 'This church does it very well,' said NJIT student Dani Vito. 'I have come here two times. This is my second time in a row. And they do it amazingly. I brought up the gifts today, so that was really exciting for me.' The Mass also featured a special prayer for Pope Francis, who remains hospitalized with double pneumonia. 'If you know Francis at all, he has a wonderful sense of humor and I'm sure that's part of what's getting him through these terrible moments,' said Cardinal Tobin. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Maine Black Bears play the NJIT Highlanders in America East Tournament
NJIT Highlanders (11-18, 8-8 America East) at Maine Black Bears (14-15, 9-7 America East) Orono, Maine; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maine plays in the America East Tournament against NJIT. The Black Bears are 9-7 against America East opponents and 5-8 in non-conference play. Maine is fifth in the America East scoring 58.7 points while shooting 41.4% from the field. The Highlanders' record in America East action is 8-8. NJIT has an 8-10 record in games decided by 10 or more points. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Maine averages 58.7 points per game, 6.3 fewer points than the 65.0 NJIT gives up. NJIT has shot at a 42.1% clip from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points less than the 43.5% shooting opponents of Maine have averaged. The teams did not face off in the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Olivia Rockwood is shooting 40.7% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Black Bears, while averaging 6.3 points. Caroline Dotsey is averaging 11.8 points over the last 10 games. Alejandra Zuniga is scoring 16.1 points per game with 2.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Highlanders. Trinity Williams is averaging 10.5 points and two blocks over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Black Bears: 5-5, averaging 54.0 points, 27.0 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 7.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 39.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 55.9 points per game. Highlanders: 5-5, averaging 60.6 points, 29.0 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
NJIT earns 75-72 win over Binghamton in regular-season finale
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Tariq Francis' 29 points helped NJIT defeat Binghamton 75-72 on Tuesday. Binghamton will be seeded fifth and play fourth-seeded Albany in the first round of the America East Tournament on Saturday. NJIT's season is over. Francis also contributed seven rebounds for the Highlanders (6-25, 3-13 America East Conference). Tim Moore Jr. scored 22 points while shooting 7 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Ari Fulton had 12 points and went 6 of 12 from the field. The Highlanders snapped an eight-game slide. Gavin Walsh finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds for the Bearcats (15-16, 7-9). Tymu Chenery added 17 points, four assists, two steals and two blocks for Binghamton. Nehemiah Benson had 15 points and six rebounds. ___
