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Browsing: Penn State University
Penn State University, officially known as The Pennsylvania State University, is a major public research institution with a flagship campus in University Park, Pennsylvania. Renowned for its wide-ranging research initiatives, Penn State is a leader in fields such as materials science, energy and environmental studies, agricultural sciences, and health research. Its strong network of research centers and partnerships with government and industry contribute to groundbreaking discoveries with real-world impact. This page features the latest scientific findings, innovations, and academic advancements emerging from Penn State’s diverse and dynamic research community.
A 2017 report of the discovery of a particular kind of Majorana fermion — the…
Underground fiber-optic cables, like those that connect the world through phone and internet service, hold…
Protocells — artificial cells — that are active and mimic living cells by moving independently…
New coating could reduce toilet water consumption by half, increase water sustainability. Every day, more…
A new technique to change the structure of liquid crystals could lead to the development…
Electric vehicle owners may soon be able to pull into a fueling station, plug their…
Bacteria and other swimming microorganisms evolved to thrive in challenging environments, and researchers struggle to…
Move over, apples — new research from Penn State suggests that eating one avocado a…
Next-generation solar cells that mimic photosynthesis with biological material may give new meaning to the…
The search for a styrofoam replacement leads to biomaterials with broader impact. Every scientific discovery…
Falling may be painful, especially if the landing is less than graceful. Even a few…
A new study provides the most accurate estimate of the frequency that planets that are…
A group of astronomers, including Penn State scientists, has announced the likely discovery of a…
Data recorded by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory of a neutron star as it passed through…
Researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a…
A team of more than 200 researchers, including Penn State Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics…
Physicists are working on a new theory to detect dark matter. They believe that dark…