Penn State scientists develop an innovative bubble-based method for observing immune cells in action. Macrophages, small but essential cells in the immune system, hold promise…
A collaborative team of physicists in the School of Arts & Sciences have found that putting a twist on tungsten disulfide stacks illuminates new approaches…
Follow-up observations in Pandora’s cluster confirmed the second- and fourth-most distant galaxies ever seen, which are larger than other galaxies at such extreme distances. The…
Microfossils found in Western Australia suggest a significant leap in life’s complexity during the Great Oxidation Event, hinting at the early evolution of complex organisms…
The most lethal aspect of any cancer is metastasis, which is the spread of cancer cells throughout the body. Groundbreaking research led by Penn State…
For the first time, researchers demonstrated how to electronically alter the direction of electron flow in promising materials for quantum computing. A new electrical method…
The discovery could have implications for the prevention of certain skin cancers A team of Penn State geneticists is pursuing the answers to an age-old…
Next-generation solar materials offer a more affordable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional silicon solar cells, yet challenges persist in making the devices durable enough to…
Curiosity rover findings indicate numerous craters on Mars may have once been flowing rivers, hinting at possible ancient life conditions. New analysis of data from…
A rise of 1 degree Celsius (C) or more in global temperatures from present levels will put billions at risk of experiencing extreme heat and…
Electronic tongue’ holds promise as possible first step to artificial emotional intelligence. Can artificial intelligence (AI) get hungry? Develop a taste for certain foods? Not…
For billions of years, the Earth’s crust has continued a slow process of reworking, as opposed to rapidly slowing its growth around 3 billion years…
Penn State scientists propose a method to boost geothermal energy efficiency by controlling water flow with temperature-reactive materials, potentially increasing heat extraction by over 65%…
The universe naturally gravitates towards disorder, and only through the input of energy can we combat this inevitable chaos. This idea is encapsulated in the…
Researchers led by Penn State claim that this understanding could pave the way for improvements in hydrogen activation and storage, contributing to advancements in clean…
In reaction to the 1990s’ obsession with low-fat diets, numerous food manufacturers eliminated saturated fats from their items, substituting them with sugars to keep the…
Researchers emphasize the heightened urgency to save and restore the river’s population. A Penn State research team, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat…
Globally, glass manufacturing emits at least 86 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. However, a new type of glass called LionGlass, developed by Penn State…