Publications

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

Anirban Chowdhury and Dipanjan Sen work in the lab, moving a thermal sensor into an imaging system.

Tiny thermometers offer on-chip temperature monitoring for processors

March 06, 2026

Sparks Building on Penn State University Park campus

Q&A: What can historical theories reveal about modern challenges?

March 05, 2026

Making mini-lightning in a block of plastic

March 05, 2026

A cross-shaped piece of equipment with attached sensors next to a field of crops against the blue sky

Irrigation gaps in weather models could skew air quality forecasts, study finds

March 04, 2026

Map with varying intensities of orange and pink indicating concentrations of excited hydrogen and white stars indicating known galaxies

Astronomers reveal hidden structures in the young universe

March 03, 2026

Researchers look at tree saplings after a fire in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Forest exhibits resilience after California mega fire

March 03, 2026

A person reading a picture book to her two sleepy young children on a couch.

Routine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits

March 02, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor helps bird book take flight

February 27, 2026

plates held over a long buffet with several types of meat and other foods

Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating?

February 27, 2026

Resercher in lab coat working at lab bench with multichannel pipette.

Protein regulator of sugars and fats may work with unexpected partner — itself

February 27, 2026

‘Water bears’ reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources

February 27, 2026

Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine, Laura Guertin, standing in front of scientific research vessel JOIDES Resolution.

Professor publishes open access multimedia textbook on scientific ocean drilling

February 26, 2026

Sherita Johnson wears a blue jacket and white blouse while standing on Penn State's campus.

New book chronicles Black man’s attempt to integrate Mississippi college

February 26, 2026

Chatbots overemphasize sociodemographic stereotypes, researchers report

February 26, 2026

Person gesturing to their stomach and speaking with a doctor

COVID-19 infection predicts higher risk of kidney disease, study finds

February 25, 2026

Person at drive-thru ordering with AI and person at drive-thru ordering with a human employee. The word "vs." is in between each ordering scenario.

Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods

February 25, 2026

Elementary school students of diverse backgrounds sit at their desks in a bright classroom, smiling and raising their hands to participate in a lesson.

Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds

February 24, 2026

Some pesticides can slip under natural protection into streams, researchers find

February 24, 2026

Microscopic image of blue and black repeating structures

Borrowing from biology to power next-gen data storage

February 24, 2026

Enrique Gomez stands in a lab testing a sample in a cyrogenic-electron microscope

Stretchy plastics conduct electricity via tiny, whisker-like fibers

February 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor signs contract for children’s book reissue

February 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor to publish new and selected poems volume

February 18, 2026

Amir Sheikhi, associate professor of chemical engineering at Penn State, in his lab testing his team's nanocellulose material in a large machine

Plant-based material offers sustainable method of recovering rare earth element

February 18, 2026

Clear sheet over the vintage Penn State athletic mark

New plastic material could solve energy storage challenge, researchers report

February 18, 2026

Nutifafa Doumon and Souk Yoon “John” Kim

Additive may strengthen organic solar cells

February 16, 2026

Q&A: How to practice mindful democracy

February 13, 2026

Person at an outdoor café, biting into a lemon slice

Sour grapes? Taste, experience of sour foods depends on individual consumer

February 12, 2026

In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population

February 12, 2026

Skeleton ‘gatekeeper’ lining brain cells could guard against Alzheimer’s

February 11, 2026

A photo of Xingjie Ni leaned in with a screwdriver, working on a machine consisting of optical lenses and mirrors.

Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI’s energy use?

February 11, 2026

Celeste Kinginger wears a scarf and black outfit and holds certificate while standing next to Herman Beavers

Q&A: Applied linguistics professor receives national award for study abroad book

February 11, 2026

A triptych of microscope images that shows the binding of a host defense peptide, named MAD1-RI, to the membrane of tuberculosis pathogens, leading to destruction of the bacterial cell wall and death.

Flipping and reversing mini-proteins could improve disease treatment

February 11, 2026

A loaf of whole grain bread sits on a cooling rack on a kitchen island. In the background is a bowl of fruit including grapefruit, avocado, and apple.

Too many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates

February 10, 2026

Building blocks of life discovered in Bennu asteroid rewrite origin story

February 09, 2026

‘Grass2Gas’ may be key to sustainable Pennsylvania dairy farms, study suggests

February 05, 2026

Young person seated facing a therapist in a white coat

Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder

February 04, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor publishes essay collection

February 04, 2026

Farmers standing in a field with the sun setting behind them.

‘Key informants’ report farmers accept mental health help but face barriers

February 02, 2026

Older man doing hand therapy exercises with a physical therapist

Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke leads to better motor skills

February 02, 2026

(left) A photo of the Mona Lisa encoded into the team's smart skin, (right) the image presented on the smart skin adjusting as the material changes shape.

Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin

February 02, 2026

Liver metabolism of an essential amino acid may play a key role in gut health

January 30, 2026

Dor Tillinger, doctoral candidate of mechanical engineering, and Donbae Lee, doctoral candidate of engineering science and mechanics, dressed in lab coats using lab equipment.

Electric eel biology inspires powerful gel battery

January 28, 2026

An artist's interpretation of life and death after the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.

New species emerged faster than thought after dinosaur extinction, study finds

January 28, 2026

Photo of an MRI scan of the human brain.

Q&A: Can AI understand the human brain better than humans?

January 27, 2026

Doctor speaking with person lying in hospital bed

Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may play a role in heart failure

January 27, 2026

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

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

Tiny thermometers offer on-chip temperature monitoring for processors

March 06, 2026

Q&A: What can historical theories reveal about modern challenges?

March 05, 2026

Making mini-lightning in a block of plastic

March 05, 2026

Irrigation gaps in weather models could skew air quality forecasts, study finds

March 04, 2026

Astronomers reveal hidden structures in the young universe

March 03, 2026

Forest exhibits resilience after California mega fire

March 03, 2026

Routine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits

March 02, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor helps bird book take flight

February 27, 2026

Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating?

February 27, 2026

Protein regulator of sugars and fats may work with unexpected partner — itself

February 27, 2026

‘Water bears’ reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources

February 27, 2026

Professor publishes open access multimedia textbook on scientific ocean drilling

February 26, 2026

New book chronicles Black man’s attempt to integrate Mississippi college

February 26, 2026

Chatbots overemphasize sociodemographic stereotypes, researchers report

February 26, 2026

COVID-19 infection predicts higher risk of kidney disease, study finds

February 25, 2026

Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods

February 25, 2026

Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds

February 24, 2026

Some pesticides can slip under natural protection into streams, researchers find

February 24, 2026

Borrowing from biology to power next-gen data storage

February 24, 2026

Stretchy plastics conduct electricity via tiny, whisker-like fibers

February 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor signs contract for children’s book reissue

February 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor to publish new and selected poems volume

February 18, 2026

Plant-based material offers sustainable method of recovering rare earth element

February 18, 2026

New plastic material could solve energy storage challenge, researchers report

February 18, 2026

Additive may strengthen organic solar cells

February 16, 2026

Q&A: How to practice mindful democracy

February 13, 2026

Sour grapes? Taste, experience of sour foods depends on individual consumer

February 12, 2026

In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population

February 12, 2026

Skeleton ‘gatekeeper’ lining brain cells could guard against Alzheimer’s

February 11, 2026

Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI’s energy use?

February 11, 2026

Q&A: Applied linguistics professor receives national award for study abroad book

February 11, 2026

Flipping and reversing mini-proteins could improve disease treatment

February 11, 2026

Too many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates

February 10, 2026

Building blocks of life discovered in Bennu asteroid rewrite origin story

February 09, 2026

‘Grass2Gas’ may be key to sustainable Pennsylvania dairy farms, study suggests

February 05, 2026

Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder

February 04, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor publishes essay collection

February 04, 2026

‘Key informants’ report farmers accept mental health help but face barriers

February 02, 2026

Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke leads to better motor skills

February 02, 2026

Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin

February 02, 2026

Liver metabolism of an essential amino acid may play a key role in gut health

January 30, 2026

Electric eel biology inspires powerful gel battery

January 28, 2026

New species emerged faster than thought after dinosaur extinction, study finds

January 28, 2026

Q&A: Can AI understand the human brain better than humans?

January 27, 2026

Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may play a role in heart failure

January 27, 2026

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

Get the news by email