Business, Education, Local, News NAU update for July 20 by Community Contributor • July 20, 2018 • Comments Off on NAU update for July 20 Friday, July 20 Citizen-scientist study results find ticks capable of carrying lyme disease in 83 new U.S. counties As part of the study, people across the country sent in more than 16,000 ticks to NAU researchers who tested them for various bacterial infections. Results show ticks capable of carrying Lyme disease are more widespread than originally thought. NAU astronomer on team that discovered 12 new moons of Jupiter Chad Trujillo is part of the team that is searching for Planet X, a large ice planet that orbits outside of Pluto. They also discovered a dwarf planet in 2014. For Moon Day, learn how NAU researchers are advancing our understanding of Earth’s nearest celestial neighbor Professors Nadine Barlow, Christopher Edwards and Mark Loeffler of the Department of Physics and Astronomy talk about how the Moon provides a control for other planetary bodies. ‘In it for the animals:’ NAU snake researcher talks about myths vs. reality around snakes Herpetologist Erika Nowak is one of the leading experts on the endangered narrow-headed gartersnakes and was one of the first woman scientists to study rattlesnakes 30 years ago, paving the way for an influx of women since. Trash to treasure: NAU’s composting machine turning food waste into fertilizer (VIDEO) As the awareness level of how harmful trash is to the environment continues to grow, people throughout the world are doing what they can to make a difference. At NAU, it means introducing programs that promote recycling and help reduce trash waste. • Spotlight: Janine Schipper • T. Mark Montoya • David Church • Richard A. Rogers •Thomas Kolb • Marilya Veteto Reese • Student Spotlight: Women’s volleyball team
