Two new crayfish species discovered — and they’re already at risk

For decades, the Signal Crayfish has been an ecological troublemaker. It is invasive and widespread across Europe, Asia, and parts of the United States.

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Eating craved foods with meals lessens cravings, boosts weight loss

Food cravings are the downfall of many dieters, who feel locked in an eternal battle with their willpower to resist the tempting sweets, snacks and other foods they love.

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Illinois researchers explore COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and motivations, finding common values

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a decline in U.S. vaccine uptake, while widespread misinformation and distrust make it challenging to craft effective public health responses.

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Could nanoplastics in the environment turn E. coli into a bigger villain?

Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they’re in our food, our water, and our bodies.

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CRP Applications for Events (Conferences, Workshops and Symposiums)

Applications are invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries for funding towards an event (conference, workshop, symposium, etc) to take place in a member country of the Co-operative Research Programme. The aim of the Event Sponsorship scheme is to inform policy makers, industry and academia about current and future research, scientific developments and innovations in these areas.

https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-applications-for-conferences.html

OECD Co-operative Research Programme Fellowships

Applications are invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries who would like to conduct research projects abroad, in another member country of the Co-operative Research Programme from 6 to 26 weeks. The aim of the Research Fellowships is to strengthen the international exchange of ideas and increase international mobility and co-operation among scientists working in these areas.

https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-applications-for-fellowships.html

ACES, IFAJ commit to launching a certificate in global agricultural communications

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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University of Illinois Agronomy Days series returns to ACES

Summer is back, which means the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will return with its Agronomy Days

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Field perspectives on pests and pollination from the world’s oldest city

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How do greenhouse growers navigate the delicate balance between combating pests and protecting pollinators—two forces that can determine the fate of an entire growing season?

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Exploring agricultural policy in the heart of D.C.: A reflection on my ACE 291 experience

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Spending spring break in Washington, D.C. with my ACE 291: Agricultural Policy & Leadership class was an eye-opening experience that deepened my understanding of the intersection between agriculture, policy, and leadership. While I expected to learn about how policies are shaped and implemented, what truly stood out to me was the dynamic nature of policymaking and the diverse career opportunities in this space.

Bridging Policy and Agriculture

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