Daryl Lovell, Author at Syracuse University Today

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The Spoofing Problem: Why Tech Platforms’ Age Verification May Not Protect Minors

As platforms rush to verify users' ages, experts warn consumer-grade cameras lack the technology to reliably authenticate minors.

Dec. 16, 2025 | For the Media

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As New Year’s Resolutions Focus on Healthier Eating, What Should You Know About Food Ingredients?

Nutrition and food studies professor Maryam Yuhas shares what to know about artificial ingredients as you set healthier eating goals for 2026.

Dec. 16, 2025 | For the Media

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Paris Climate Agreement Turns Ten: Syracuse Experts Available

The University offers several climate experts available for interviews on the 10th anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, covering topics from Arctic ice melt to

Dec. 5, 2025 | For the Media

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What Happens When the Sun Burps?

Physics expert Sam Sampere breaks down solar maximum, coronal mass ejections and why even the biggest solar eruption is a drop in the cosmic bucket.

Oct. 31, 2025 | STEM

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The SNAP Benefits Crisis—Syracuse Experts Weigh In

Faculty experts explain how a looming SNAP benefits cutoff could trigger widespread food insecurity and health risks for millions of Americans.

Oct. 30, 2025 | For the Media

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Syracuse Research Featured All Week on ‘The Academic Minute’

The University will take center stage on the nationally syndicated program “The Academic Minute” during the week of Oct. 27-31, marking the first time the

Oct. 24, 2025 | In the News

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iSchool Cybersecurity Professor: Routine Software Updates May Cascade Into Future

A major AWS outage highlights the hidden risks of routine cloud software updates and their global impact on internet infrastructure.

Oct. 20, 2025 | For the Media

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Experts Available to Discuss Amazon Prime Day

Amazon’s Prime Day has evolved from a simple membership perk into a mid-year shopping phenomenon that forces every major retailer to respond, especially ahead of

Oct. 6, 2025 | For the Media

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Back-to-School Shopping: More Expensive and Less Variety of Back-to-School Items

With many students heading back to the classroom over the next several weeks, what should parents expect as they begin back-to-school shopping for their kids? Patrick

July 29, 2025 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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New Study Reveals Ozone’s Hidden Toll on America’s Trees

A new nationwide study reveals that ozone pollution—an invisible threat in the air—may be quietly reducing the survival chances of many tree species across the

July 29, 2025 | STEM

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5 Tips to Protect Your Health and Prepare for Worsening Air Conditions

The smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires is reaching many regions within the U.S., including as far south as Georgia. Air quality is deteriorating

June 2, 2025 | For the Media

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The Science Behind Heat Pumps

Syracuse researchers and homeowners collaborate to improve heat pump efficiency and promote sustainable energy solutions in cold climates.

April 21, 2025 | STEM

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Diving Deep Into the Fluoride Debate

Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of

April 10, 2025 | For the Media

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Protecting Your Health in a Polarized World: Expert Advice on Political Stress

Feeling overwhelmed by politics? You’re not imagining it. The stress is real, and it can take a toll on your health. According to national surveys conducted

March 27, 2025 | Health, Sport & Society

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As COVID-19 Pandemic Approaches Fifth Anniversary, What’s Next?

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic after more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries. As we approach the five-year

Feb. 10, 2025 | For the Media

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Fireworks, Feasts and Family: A&S Professor Talks Traditions Ahead of Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is a vibrant and culturally significant holiday celebrated by an estimated two billion people in East and Southeast Asian communities around the

Jan. 21, 2025 | For the Media

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Bird Flu Transmission from Animals to People is Very ‘Worrisome’

The H5N1 virus – also known as bird flu – is being blamed for rising egg prices, the death of a Louisiana man and the

Jan. 15, 2025 | For the Media

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Environmental Experts Weigh In on Growing Wildfires Out West

Devastating wildfires in Southern California have prompted widespread evacuations, destroyed more than 1,000 structures and burned thousands of acres. The strong winds and dry conditions

Jan. 8, 2025 | For the Media

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