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Nina McCoy, left, and Ricki Draper, process water samples at the Martin County Extension office

UK research seeks to understand and reduce environmental exposures in Eastern Kentucky

Feb 3, 2021, 6:30 AM

UK researchers expect this study to give them new knowledge about DBP formation and exposure pathways while building local partnerships and capacity to reduce exposures at a local level.

CAER Program to Create High-performance Concrete for U.S. Military

Jan 22, 2021, 8:54 AM

The CAER project seeks to solve both of those issues through the development of new high-strength, high-bond cements and concretes that are simple to deploy and use. These products will require little or no surface preparation and eliminate the heavy precast reinforcement-laden structural elements that bog down repair and construction projects.

Researchers Ask Public for Help Finding Lingering Ash Trees

Dec 2, 2020, 8:38 AM

Crocker, Buland and representatives from the Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves toured the Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve in Garrard and Jessamine counties, where there is potential for lingering ash.

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UK Professor Leads Major Study on Climate Impact in East Africa

Oct 12, 2020, 8:33 AM

"Lake Tanganyika’s fish are a critically important resource for impoverished people from four nations (Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Zambia) and resilience to environmental change in that region is quite low,” McGlue said.

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Wilmhoff, Perry Central High School Students Receive 2020 UK-CARES Community Engagement Award

Jun 2, 2020, 8:10 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES), in partnership with the Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), proudly announces the nominees and the winner of the 2020 Community Engagement Award in E

UK Research Leads to Patent Designed to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

May 21, 2020, 8:45 AM

Mark Crocker and CAER research scientist Yaying Ji have developed and patented a novel technology that addresses the problem of removing nitrogen oxides (NOx) from exhaust gas when a vehicle is first started and the gas is still cold.

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UK’s Superfund Research Center Receives $8.7 Million

Apr 20, 2020, 9:59 AM

The NIEHS has awarded the UK-SRC a five-year, $8.7 million grant to conduct research aimed at better understanding and minimizing the negative health and environmental impacts of chlorinated organic compounds found at Superfund sites.

Registration Now Open for CCTS Conference on 'Our Environment, Our Health'

Feb 7, 2020, 8:16 AM

Join nearly 1,000 researchers, clinicians, students and community members for this free, day-long event exploring the relationship between the environment, our health and how we live.

Kentucky Climate Consortium Empowers Kentuckians to be Environmental Stewards

Jan 28, 2020, 8:15 AM

A new statewide consortium, headquartered at UK, will pursue climate research, teaching and outreach.

UK Professor Named President of Soil Science Society of America

Jan 17, 2020, 8:05 AM

UK's Ole Wendroth recently became president of the Soil Science Society of America. The society is an international scientific organization with more than 6,000 members and 1,000 certified professionals focused on advancing soil science.

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