LONDON, England, April 19 -- Analytical Methods, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features an early applications of new analytical methods with clear societal impact, published research articles on the following topics in its April 21, 2024, edition (Vol. 16, Issue 15): * An overview of electrochemical biosensors used for COVID-19 detection * Analysing micro- and nanoplastics with cutting-edge infrared spectroscopy techniques: a critical review * Advanc  more

LONDON, England, April 19 -- Cancer Research UK issued the following commentary on April 18, 2024: * * * Are ultra-processed foods linked to cancer? By Sophie Wedekind Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about the foods we eat. Clearly, not all foods are as nutritious as each other, but it can sometimes be difficult to work out how or why. It seems like everywhere we turn, people are making big claims about which foods are 'good' or 'bad' for our health. And the phrase on everyone's li  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following federal budget report: * * * House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson is expected to unveil his farm bill proposal within the next few weeks, including his proposals for reauthorizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with committee markup slated for later in May. The proposal would reportedly freeze the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP), the basis for SNAP benefits, outsi  more

WOODWARD, Iowa, April 19 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 20 Iowa dairies across 12 counties have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants to increase on-farm dairy processing, incorporate labor saving technology, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers to enjoy. The announcement was made at Picket Fence Creamery outside of Woodward, which was awar  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- M&B PRODUCTS, Tampa, Florida, won a federal contract award for $101,920 from the Department of Justice Federal Prison System/Bureau of Prisons, Miami, Florida, for fdc miami - q3 & q4 fy24 milk. Contract Award Number: 15B31024P00000066; ueiSAM: QBPWBWJSZLT1; NAICS Code: 311999; Product Service Code (PSC): 8910; Solicitation Number: 15B31024Q00000004; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: A new Rochester-based research center will study the lifecycle of microplastics, including its origin as plastic waste, distribution, and movement in the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem. The research will also focus on how climate change could intensify the environmental and health threats posed by microplastics. The Lake Ontario Center for Microplastics and Human Health in a Changin  more