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2 weeks ago | 
paragoulddailypress.com | Maddie Johnson
FAYETTEVILLE — Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found in everyday products from face wash to toothpaste, are an emerging threat to health and ecology, prompting a research team to identify what keeps them trapped in stream ecosystems. Everyday actions like washing synthetic clothing and driving, which wears down tires, contribute to an accumulation of microplastics in environments from city dust to waterways.
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2 weeks ago | 
magnoliareporter.com | Maddie Johnson
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found in everyday products from face wash to toothpaste, are an emerging threat to health and ecology, prompting a research team to identify what keeps them trapped in stream ecosystems. Everyday actions like washing synthetic clothing and driving, which wears down tires, contribute to an accumulation of microplastics in environments from city dust to waterways. These plastics often carry toxic chemicals that can threaten the health of humans and wildlife.
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3 weeks ago | 
phys.org | Maddie Johnson
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found in everyday products from face wash to toothpaste, are an emerging threat to health and ecology, prompting a research team to identify what keeps them trapped in stream ecosystems.
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1 month ago | 
phys.org | Maddie Johnson
Since the 2018 Farm Bill effectively legalized hemp-derived cannabidiol—better known as CBD—there's been an exponential growth in products hitting the market, but a newly published study suggests consumer understanding of the products has not kept pace.
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1 month ago | 
magnoliareporter.com | Maddie Johnson
Since the 2018 Farm Bill effectively legalized hemp-derived cannabidiol — better known as CBD — there’s been an exponential growth in products hitting the market, but a newly published study suggests consumer understanding of the products has not kept pace.
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1 month ago | 
poultrytimes.com | Maddie Johnson
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely associated with positive welfare. Broilers — chickens specifically bred for meat production — are typically raised for six to eight weeks, while slow-growing broilers need up to 12 weeks to reach maturity.
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2 months ago | 
phys.org | Maddie Johnson
As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely associated with positive welfare.
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2 months ago | 
magnoliareporter.com | Maddie Johnson
As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely associated with positive welfare. Broilers — chickens specifically bred for meat production — are typically raised for six to eight weeks, while slow-growing broilers need up to 12 weeks to reach maturity.
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2 months ago | 
harrisondaily.com | Maddie Johnson
Posted 3/5/25FAYETTEVILLE — The same substance that paints the sky with the Northern Lights also appears to enhance plant growth and insect defense, according to a new study. This item is available in full to subscribers.
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2 months ago | 
magnoliareporter.com | Maddie Johnson
Understanding where farm animals are raised is crucial for managing their environmental impacts and developing technological solutions, but gaps in data often make it challenging to get the full picture. Becca Muenich, biological and agricultural engineering researcher, set out to fill the gap with a new technique for mapping animal feeding operations.
