New Biosensor Reveals Activity of Elusive Metal That’s Essential for Life
Penn State researchers have developed a new biosensor that provides scientists with the first dynamic images of manganese, an elusive metal ion that is essential…
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Revolutionary Material May Solve Key Quantum Computing Issue for IBM and Google
An international team of researchers has discovered that a novel form of heterostructure made up of layered two-dimensional (2D) materials could help overcome the major…
Giant Jurassic-Era Insect Discovered at Arkansas Walmart Sets Historic Record
Recent identification of the giant lacewing points to deeper ecological questions. A giant insect plucked from the façade of an Arkansas Walmart has set historic…
Machine Learning Unveils Promising Smoking Cessation Medications
According to a study conducted by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Minnesota, certain medications, such as dextromethorphan, which is…
“Massive” Webb Space Telescope Discovery Defies Prior Understanding of the Universe
Six massive galaxies discovered in the early universe are upending what scientists previously understood about the origins of galaxies in the universe. “These objects are…
A Lifeline for Corals: How Better Access to Sunlight Can Save the Reefs
New research at Penn State suggests that when preserving the world’s coral reefs, both above and below the surface activity is equally important. A recent…
Saving Lives: Novel Microneedle Bandage Can Immediately Stop Bleeding Following an Injury
A soldier sustains a severe gunshot injury in a remote combat zone, or a factory worker experiences a workplace mishap and faces a delay in…
Reconfigurable Antenna Merges Mechanical Engineering and Electromagnetics for Next-Generation Technology
Researchers create compliant mechanism-enabled, reconfigurable antenna. Reconfigurable antennas — those that can tune properties like frequency or radiation beams in real-time, from afar — are…
Just a Teaspoon: Adding Herbs and Spices to Your Diet Could Improve Gut Health
Two recent studies suggest that incorporating peanuts and herbs and spices into one’s diet can lead to an increase in the abundance of gut bacteria…
Good News for Aging Adults: Daily Stress Decreases With Age
Daily stress can have negative effects on an individual’s health, both physically and emotionally. However, recent research led by David Almeida, a professor of human…
Orbit of Doom: The Surprising Connection Between Earth’s Orbital Patterns and an Ancient Warming Event
An international team of scientists has suggested that changes in Earth’s orbit that resulted in hotter conditions may have played a role in triggering a…
“Something We Had Never Seen Before” – Unusual Cosmic Explosion Blasts Hole in Established Science
The NASA Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, whose Mission Operations Center is located at Penn State University, discovered a blast of high-energy light from a galaxy…
Scientists Identify Tiny Molecules That Could Reduce the Likelihood of Infants Developing Eczema, Asthma, and Food Allergies
It has long been believed that breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from allergic conditions, such as eczema and food allergies, compared to formula-fed…
Signatures of Alien Technology: The Key to Finding Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life
If an alien were to look at Earth, many human technologies – from cell towers to fluorescent light bulbs – could be a beacon signifying…
Psychedelics Have Huge Potential – But Financial Interests Could Corrupt Them
Monopolies should respect counterculture and Indigenous traditions. Magic mushrooms and other psychedelics show promise in the treatment of addiction, post-traumatic traumatic stress, and other difficult-to-treat…
Challenging the Prevailing View – 45,000-Year-Old Ancient DNA Reveals Hidden Human History
The researchers used ancient genomes to reveal new information about the human history of adaption. Ancient DNA, including samples from human remains that are around…
Chemists Discover Why Synonymous DNA Mutations Are Not Always Silent
Modeling shows how genetic changes that don’t lead to changes in protein sequence can still alter protein function. New modeling shows how synonymous mutations —…
Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes May Reduce Smoking in Anxious, Depressed Smokers
Decreasing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels may reduce smoking without worsening mental health in smokers with mood or anxiety disorders. This…
