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Health and Human Development

Energy deficiency impacts collegiate running performance

April 30, 2025

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Eberly College of Science

Beyond the double helix: Alternative DNA conformations in ape genomes

April 24, 2025

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Research

Are drones the future of tree fruit production? Researchers investigate

April 25, 2025

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NSF grant funds re-surveying of Mood of the Nation Poll participants

May 29, 2025

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La Plazuela: Using music to combat ageism

May 29, 2025

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Chronic loneliness may harm cognitive health in young adults

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Link between loneliness, heart disease persists across different cultures

May 29, 2025

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Biology professor, Huck associate operations director to retire

May 29, 2025

Huck seed grant program now accepting proposals

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Huck Institutes bridge funding recipients announced

May 28, 2025

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Interdisciplinary program announces funding opportunities for junior researchers

May 28, 2025

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Professor edits new book focused on Latino influence on urban history

May 28, 2025

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Resetting the fight-or-flight response

May 28, 2025

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Brandywine hosts Penn State Eastern Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium

May 27, 2025

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Abington students take home conference innovation award

May 27, 2025

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Great Valley team’s research on artificial intelligence for coding wins award

May 27, 2025

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Making research market-ready: Apply for NSF I-Corps Short Course

May 27, 2025

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Perfumes and lotions disrupt how body protects itself from indoor air pollutants

May 27, 2025

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New online tool predicts risk of energy deficiency in young, exercising women

May 27, 2025

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Q&A: Global model may help address STEM teacher shortages in Pennsylvania

May 27, 2025

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Two Penn State undergraduates named Astronaut Scholars

May 23, 2025

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Penn State agricultural technology event aimed at ‘closing the innovation gap’

May 23, 2025

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Unlocking communication for children with little or no speech

May 22, 2025

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Women’s autonomy in health decisions may be a driver of cancer screenings

May 22, 2025

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Looking to cut calories? Try adding chilies, study suggests

May 21, 2025

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Unveiling the secrets of planet formation in environments of high UV radiation

May 21, 2025

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Graduate student mentorship helps undergraduates build research skills

May 20, 2025

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Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg professors win best research article award

May 20, 2025

The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded seed grants to five interdisciplinary teams focused on housing, sustainability, aging in place, and more. 

Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate awards seed funding to five research projects

May 19, 2025

Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research

May 19, 2025

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English professor and librarian pens 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

May 19, 2025

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Penn State connections lead doctoral student to interdisciplinary College of IST

May 19, 2025

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Does renewable energy reduce fossil fuel production in the US?

May 19, 2025

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Two engineering professors named international AI association fellows

May 19, 2025

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Urban heat portal aims to tackle rising temperatures, protect at-risk residents

May 19, 2025

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IST faculty discuss future of AI on WPSU's 'Conversations Live'

May 19, 2025

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2025 University Libraries Research Awards honor 104 students from 20 campuses

May 15, 2025

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Math education faculty member serves as guest co-editor for national journal

May 14, 2025

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Second round of Penn State-Auckland seed grant recipients complete projects

May 14, 2025

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Romanian Fulbright scholar reflects on experience with Department of Geography

May 14, 2025

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AI Week spotlights student, faculty research on artificial intelligence

May 13, 2025

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Geosciences undergraduate uses research tools to solve mastodon mysteries

May 13, 2025

Penn State submits declaration in response to proposed NSF funding cuts

May 13, 2025

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Bridging the communication gap between police and the community

May 09, 2025

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Stability solution brings unique form of carbon closer to practical application

May 09, 2025

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First fossil evidence of endangered tropical tree discovered

May 08, 2025

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Students share research at annual Undergraduate Exhibition

May 08, 2025

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Liberal Arts student champions undergraduate research

May 08, 2025

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Penn State Berks Senior Spotlight: Viktoriia Vozharenko

May 08, 2025

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Cultural burning by Indigenous peoples increased oak in forests near settlements

May 08, 2025

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Manufacturing PA Innovation Program funds two Stuckeman-led research projects

May 08, 2025

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In brief: Did Europeans know the 1918 flu was a pandemic in 1918?

May 08, 2025

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How do therapy dogs help domestic abuse survivors receiving support services?

May 07, 2025

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Biological physicist Réka Albert elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 07, 2025

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Some water conservation programs may get more value by targeting rural farms

May 07, 2025

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Penn State Beaver alumnus helps finish, publish professor’s final research

May 07, 2025

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Dara Walker receives American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship

May 07, 2025

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Q&A: Why sleep might be the best Mother’s Day gift

May 07, 2025

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Podcast highlights Penn State New Kensington alumna’s research journey

May 07, 2025

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Common diabetes drug helps chickens lay more eggs

May 07, 2025

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Behrend conference showcases student design projects

May 06, 2025

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Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

May 06, 2025

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Penn State students advise researchers at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus

May 06, 2025

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Penn State Altoona research lab sweeps two categories in Erie competition

May 06, 2025

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Q&A: Can leisure make us healthier as individuals and as a society?

May 06, 2025

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Mental health counseling can boost resilience after military sexual trauma

May 06, 2025

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Lehigh Valley students present at national undergraduate research conference

May 05, 2025

Rao Prize Conference set for May 20

May 05, 2025

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Fayette students earn Excellence in Information Literacy Award

May 05, 2025

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