by MBJ Staff Published: August 17,2012
Tags: battery, education, energy, higher education, renewable energy, research, researcher, science, scientist, solar power, technology, university
HATTIESBURG — Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Polymers and High Performance Materials are working to develop a portable energy source using light from the sun to produce organic solar cells. Dr. Sarah E. Morgan, associate professor of polymer science in the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials, is one of [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: August 15,2012
Tags: education, Fresh water, higher education, hurricane, research, researcher, science, scientist, severe weather, study, tropical weather, university, Weather
GULF COAST — If a hurricane’s path carries it over large areas of fresh water, it will potentially intensify 50 percent faster than those that do not pass over such regions, meaning it has greater potential to become a stronger storm and be more devastating, according to a study co-written by a group of researchers [...] [...]
GULF OF MEXICO — U.S. forecasters are raising their estimate of potential storms in the remainder of the Atlantic hurricane season, which enters its peak period this month. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its updated forecast today. Forecasters say wind patterns conducive to storm formation and warmer-than-normal sea temperatures mean chances are higher [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: August 8,2012
Tags: agriculture, commodity, cotton, crop, drought, dry, education, farm, farmer, farming, higher education, research, row crop, scientist, severe weather, university, Weather
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Despite high heat and long periods without rain, the state’s cotton is looking pretty good, although dealing with reduced acres. Nationally, producers planted 14 percent less cotton this year than last, primarily because of high corn and soybean prices. Mississippi followed this national trend; producers planted 580,000 acres of cotton in 2012 [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: July 30,2012
Tags: agriculture, bean, commodity, crop, drought, dry, education, farm, farmer, farming, higher education, hot, research, row crop, science, scientist, severe weather, Soybean, university, Weather
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Agriculture experts at Mississippi State University say Mississippi’s soybean crop needs more moisture to complete what has at times been a dry season. Mississippi State’s University Extension Service says recent rains, along with irrigation, have helped after a dry spell in June. “We are thankful for the rain that we’ve received this [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: July 16,2012
Tags: college, development, education, higher education, plastic, polymer, polymer scientist, product development, research, science, scientist, university
HATTIESBURG — A University of Southern Mississippi professor’s invention is garnering attention. Inspired by his own dream of a technology now considered revolutionary in the world of plastics research, polymer science professor Marek Urban developed a unique type of plastic material that turns red or “bleeds” when damaged. When the damage occurs, or when stressors [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: June 18,2012
Tags: colleges, education, environment, higher education, jellyfish, outdoors, recreationr, research, researcher, scientist, sting, stinging, swim, swimmer, swimming, universities, vacation, vacationer, vacationing, warn, warning, wildlife
GULF OF MEXICO — Pelagia noctiluca, a relative of the common sea nettle, has been found in large numbers near the barrier islands in recent days. Commonly called the purple-striped jellyfish, the species is found in all warm and temperate oceans. While more common offshore, winds and circulation patterns may periodically move swarms of these [...] [...]
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