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The Colorado River in Marble Canyon, Arizona, as seen from above.

Conservation may not be enough to sustain water supplies, researchers find

January 23, 2026

Avehi Singh collecting compounds from flowers

Domestication has changed the chemicals squash flowers use to attract bees

January 22, 2026

line drawing of a happy family. The child has their arms around the mom's neck, and the dad is kissing the daughter on the cheek.

Fathers’ early interactions with babies may affect child health years later

January 15, 2026

Deaf, hard-of-hearing children’s adversity influences adult health, study finds

January 14, 2026

Female athletes in a huddle with soccer ball

Female athlete health, well-being focus of updated report

January 13, 2026

From brain scans to alloys: Teaching AI to make sense of complex research data

January 12, 2026

Older person sits on the edge of a bed with a hand on their back, indicating discomfort

Back pain linked to worse sleep years later in men over 65, according to study

January 05, 2026

A visualization of an AI bot generating a metasurface design.

AI approach takes optical system design from months to milliseconds

January 05, 2026

People walk through a busy intersection in New York City on a summer day with sunset flare between the background buildings

Q&A: Environmental protection benefits the American economy and public health

December 18, 2025

Jared Frederick at a podium addresses an audience in an auditorium, with U.S. flag and John Homan looking on.

Penn State Altoona professor’s book helps World War II veteran earn Legion of Honor

December 18, 2025

Close up of elderly person lying awake in bed in a dark room

Night waking impacts cognitive performance regardless of sleep duration

December 18, 2025

Genetic teamwork may be the secret to climate-resilient plants, researchers find

December 17, 2025

Image of E. coli bacterial cell with boxes zooming in on differently colored proteins.

For certain life-essential proteins in E. coli, repair is more likely

December 16, 2025

Opposing forces in cells could hold clues to treating disease

December 16, 2025

Evaluating the evaluators: How do plant virus genome analysis tools stack up?

December 15, 2025

two researchers look at image of virus on computer

Unique bond identified as key to viral infection speed

December 12, 2025

Backyard insect inspires large-scale invisibility particles production

December 12, 2025

Diagram showing zentropy's affect on electro-optic ceramics

Transparent ceramic could boost internet speeds and cut energy use

December 12, 2025

Feedback loops accelerate warming, other atmospheric changes in Arctic

December 12, 2025

images of two galaxies in optical light with inset x-rays

Small galaxies often lack supermassive black hole cores

December 12, 2025

Professor’s new book examines public perceptions of independent courts

December 10, 2025

An illustration of a person in a space suit holding a rock on Mars

New report outlines science priorities for human Mars exploration

December 09, 2025

Illustration showing oil droplets reaching out arms toward treasure chest with amino acids diffusing toward the droplets

In brief: Like living cells, oil-in-water droplets reach out with 'arms'

December 09, 2025

Dinosaur extinction shaped modern forests and rivers, researchers find

December 05, 2025

D. Edward Malinzak looking ahead while standing against the wall

New massive duck-billed dinosaur species identified

December 04, 2025

Eyes for an agricultural robot: AI system identifies weeds in apple orchards

December 04, 2025

Photo illustration of two vials of HIV vaccine and a syringe

New test distinguishes vaccine-induced false positives from active HIV infection

December 03, 2025

3D model of cancer cells being attacked by the immune system cells found in the body

Cancer-fighting bacterial product ‘cocktails’ may offer personalized treatment

December 02, 2025

Kuei-Nuan Lin stands beside seated students in a classroom at Penn State Greater Allegheny, assisting them as they work on tablets during a mathematics lesson.

Greater Allegheny professor edits new volume showcasing mathematical sciences

December 01, 2025

Cropped view of older man working on a puzzle

New technique maps genetic variants driving neurodegenerative disease risk

December 01, 2025

It’s a bird, it’s a drone, it’s both: AI tech monitors turkey behavior

November 21, 2025

Person leaning against the window, looking outside

Veterans’ anxiety and depression rose during, after the pandemic, study finds

November 20, 2025

Everyday routines in early infancy may shape later obesity risk

November 20, 2025

Poor health is the primary driver of involuntary retirement, researchers report

November 20, 2025

Clear ring with embedded circuit on a blue gloved hand in lab setting.

Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say

November 19, 2025

small piece of steak on a plate with raw spinach and roasted vegetables

Eating lean beef as part of a healthy diet may not increase heart disease risk

November 18, 2025

Penn State Lehigh Valley professor authors new book

November 17, 2025

Skin cancer cluster found in 15 Pennsylvania counties with or near farmland

November 14, 2025

Page Center report reveals ethical challenges and solutions in digital strategy

November 14, 2025

Microscopic image of pink and purple cells

Two drugs that treat prostate cancer may also be effective against leukemia

November 13, 2025

Asher Rosinger drinking a glass of water

Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink?

November 13, 2025

Family sitting on sofa in living room, with transgender male using mobile phone and female helping daughter in school homework

Parenting stress, rather than parental gender identity, predicts child outcomes

November 12, 2025

New method may improve blood test’s ability to detect inflammation in horses

November 11, 2025

Patrick Drew standing outside, with arms crossed, looking at the camera

It’s not just in your head: Stress may lead to altered blood flow in the brain

November 11, 2025

Small child being examined by a physician in a white coat

Shared decision making with child’s physician less common for immigrant parents

November 10, 2025

A screenshot of a geographic information system application showing streets and schools.

Mapping a new frontier with AI-integrated geographic information systems

November 06, 2025

Defunct Pennsylvania oil and gas wells may leak methane, metals into water

November 06, 2025

Needs salt: Table seasoning enables new nanomaterial development

November 06, 2025

doctor consulting with a patient in office

More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision

November 06, 2025

Battery visualization showcasing how the ACB can operate well in any temperature

Proposed all-climate battery design could unlock stability in extreme temps

November 05, 2025

Ice Age trees helped stabilize Earth's atmosphere by suffocating

November 05, 2025

A photo of a plant that looks similar to green onions growing in the forest

Second species of wild ramps discovered, solving long-standing debate

November 04, 2025

Six people wearing sweaters stand in a field.

Fermentation waste used to make natural fabric

November 03, 2025

Gloved fingers use tweezers to hold roots over green paper

Novel technique reveals insights into soil microbe alarm clock

November 03, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor’s poetry collection reviewed in journal

November 03, 2025

Matthew Restall wears a paisley blazer, blue shirt and Elton John-style pink glasses.

Q&A: Matthew Restall delves further into pop music history with recent books

October 30, 2025

New detailed brain growth atlas in mice offers insights into brain development

October 29, 2025

Aerial view of meandering streams through southeastern Jordan

AI-powered model predicts floods, improves water management worldwide

October 27, 2025

Spotted lanternfly may use ‘toxic shield’ to fend off bird predators

October 27, 2025

Small group of users drive invasive species awareness on social media

October 27, 2025

Researcher looking at the camera and smiling.

Old dog, new tricks: Prehistoric viruses can be used to defend bacterial cells

October 24, 2025

Child sits on a hospital room bed and looks at a doctor.

Child welfare system involvement may improve diagnosis of developmental delays

October 24, 2025

Newly discovered ‘super-Earth’ offers prime target in search for alien life

October 23, 2025

Gloved hands hold tweezers and a silver tray of three small circular ceramic tiles.

Simple stabilizing solution leads to seven new ceramic materials

October 20, 2025

Closeup of veteran holding dog tags necklace in hands during therapy session

Veterans’ mental health forged beyond the battlefield, researchers find

October 20, 2025

An illustration of a variety of colorful shapes representing patchy nanoparticles.

Atom-scale stencil patterns help nanoparticles take new shapes, learn new tricks

October 20, 2025

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Conservation may not be enough to sustain water supplies, researchers find

January 23, 2026

Domestication has changed the chemicals squash flowers use to attract bees

January 22, 2026

Fathers’ early interactions with babies may affect child health years later

January 15, 2026

Deaf, hard-of-hearing children’s adversity influences adult health, study finds

January 14, 2026

Female athlete health, well-being focus of updated report

January 13, 2026

From brain scans to alloys: Teaching AI to make sense of complex research data

January 12, 2026

Back pain linked to worse sleep years later in men over 65, according to study

January 05, 2026

AI approach takes optical system design from months to milliseconds

January 05, 2026

Q&A: Environmental protection benefits the American economy and public health

December 18, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor’s book helps World War II veteran earn Legion of Honor

December 18, 2025

Night waking impacts cognitive performance regardless of sleep duration

December 18, 2025

Genetic teamwork may be the secret to climate-resilient plants, researchers find

December 17, 2025

For certain life-essential proteins in E. coli, repair is more likely

December 16, 2025

Opposing forces in cells could hold clues to treating disease

December 16, 2025

Evaluating the evaluators: How do plant virus genome analysis tools stack up?

December 15, 2025

Unique bond identified as key to viral infection speed

December 12, 2025

Backyard insect inspires large-scale invisibility particles production

December 12, 2025

Transparent ceramic could boost internet speeds and cut energy use

December 12, 2025

Feedback loops accelerate warming, other atmospheric changes in Arctic

December 12, 2025

Small galaxies often lack supermassive black hole cores

December 12, 2025

Professor’s new book examines public perceptions of independent courts

December 10, 2025

New report outlines science priorities for human Mars exploration

December 09, 2025

In brief: Like living cells, oil-in-water droplets reach out with 'arms'

December 09, 2025

Dinosaur extinction shaped modern forests and rivers, researchers find

December 05, 2025

New massive duck-billed dinosaur species identified

December 04, 2025

Eyes for an agricultural robot: AI system identifies weeds in apple orchards

December 04, 2025

New test distinguishes vaccine-induced false positives from active HIV infection

December 03, 2025

Cancer-fighting bacterial product ‘cocktails’ may offer personalized treatment

December 02, 2025

Greater Allegheny professor edits new volume showcasing mathematical sciences

December 01, 2025

New technique maps genetic variants driving neurodegenerative disease risk

December 01, 2025

It’s a bird, it’s a drone, it’s both: AI tech monitors turkey behavior

November 21, 2025

Veterans’ anxiety and depression rose during, after the pandemic, study finds

November 20, 2025

Everyday routines in early infancy may shape later obesity risk

November 20, 2025

Poor health is the primary driver of involuntary retirement, researchers report

November 20, 2025

Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say

November 19, 2025

Eating lean beef as part of a healthy diet may not increase heart disease risk

November 18, 2025

Penn State Lehigh Valley professor authors new book

November 17, 2025

Skin cancer cluster found in 15 Pennsylvania counties with or near farmland

November 14, 2025

Page Center report reveals ethical challenges and solutions in digital strategy

November 14, 2025

Two drugs that treat prostate cancer may also be effective against leukemia

November 13, 2025

Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink?

November 13, 2025

Parenting stress, rather than parental gender identity, predicts child outcomes

November 12, 2025

New method may improve blood test’s ability to detect inflammation in horses

November 11, 2025

It’s not just in your head: Stress may lead to altered blood flow in the brain

November 11, 2025

Shared decision making with child’s physician less common for immigrant parents

November 10, 2025

Mapping a new frontier with AI-integrated geographic information systems

November 06, 2025

Defunct Pennsylvania oil and gas wells may leak methane, metals into water

November 06, 2025

Needs salt: Table seasoning enables new nanomaterial development

November 06, 2025

More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision

November 06, 2025

Proposed all-climate battery design could unlock stability in extreme temps

November 05, 2025

Ice Age trees helped stabilize Earth's atmosphere by suffocating

November 05, 2025

Second species of wild ramps discovered, solving long-standing debate

November 04, 2025

Fermentation waste used to make natural fabric

November 03, 2025

Novel technique reveals insights into soil microbe alarm clock

November 03, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor’s poetry collection reviewed in journal

November 03, 2025

Q&A: Matthew Restall delves further into pop music history with recent books

October 30, 2025

New detailed brain growth atlas in mice offers insights into brain development

October 29, 2025

AI-powered model predicts floods, improves water management worldwide

October 27, 2025

Spotted lanternfly may use ‘toxic shield’ to fend off bird predators

October 27, 2025

Small group of users drive invasive species awareness on social media

October 27, 2025

Old dog, new tricks: Prehistoric viruses can be used to defend bacterial cells

October 24, 2025

Child welfare system involvement may improve diagnosis of developmental delays

October 24, 2025

Newly discovered ‘super-Earth’ offers prime target in search for alien life

October 23, 2025

Simple stabilizing solution leads to seven new ceramic materials

October 20, 2025

Veterans’ mental health forged beyond the battlefield, researchers find

October 20, 2025

Atom-scale stencil patterns help nanoparticles take new shapes, learn new tricks

October 20, 2025

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