Daryl Lovell, Author at Syracuse University Today

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A&S Psychologist: Recess Is a Health Necessity, Not a Reward

Cutting recess doesn't just shortchange kids on playtime. A Syracuse University researcher says it can have real consequences for their health and development.

May 19, 2026 | For the Media

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Professor: Hot Chicken Bill a ‘Step in Right Direction’ for SNAP

Professor Colleen Heflin weighs in on legislation to allow hot rotisserie chicken purchases with SNAP benefits, saying it makes the program more accessible.

May 5, 2026 | For the Media

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Hantavirus on a Cruise Ship? A Syracuse Expert Explains What We Know

A series of hantavirus cases aboard a cruise ship has raised questions about transmission and public health response. Faculty expert David Larsen offers his take

May 5, 2026 | For the Media

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Allergy Season Is Getting Worse—And It’s Not Just In Your Head

Allergy seasons are arriving earlier, lasting longer and hitting people who've never had symptoms before—and a Syracuse University expert says most are still managing them

April 1, 2026 | For the Media

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Beyond Awareness: How the Conversation Around Autism Is Evolving

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day, College of Arts and Sciences researcher Natalie Russo explores what science is getting right, where gaps remain and why

March 26, 2026 | For the Media

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What Americans Should Know About Iranian Cyber Threats

Professor Alex K. Jones says the real cyberthreat from U.S.-Iran tensions isn't a Hollywood-style blackout—it's quiet disruption of daily infrastructure.

March 20, 2026 | For the Media

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How to Navigate Valentine’s Day—Whether You’re Coupled Up or Single

College of Arts and Sciences relationship expert Eman Tadros offers advice for making the most of the season of love.

Feb. 11, 2026 | For the Media

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Engineer Explains Why Ice Storms Are So Devastating to Power Grids

ECS associate professor Sara Eftekharnejad discusses the engineering challenges behind widespread outages affecting more than a million customers.

Jan. 27, 2026 | For the Media

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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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