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What’s the risk of coronavirus exposure while running? Plus, the various types of tests

One of the challenges that farmers face is deciding which nutrient sources to use and how much to apply to their fields. The online tool predicts corn yield based on the amount of nitrogen that is slowly released from the soil and decomposing cover crops. Using site-specific information, the tool calculates the amount of nitrogen needed to supplement the existing soil fertility and to achieve a goal for corn yield.   IMAGE: JAMES JORDAN/FLICKR

Team wins grant to develop nitrogen fertilizer decision tool for organic farmers

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Penn State Microbiome Center elects new executive committee

Five new research collaborations between Penn State and minority-serving institutions selected to receive seed funding via the Inter-Institutional Partnerships for Diversifying Research program

Huck Institutes Seeks Director of Graduate Training Initiatives

23 undergraduate students, including SIB President, Elijah Yudt (top left), virtually networked with professionals from Bristol Myers Squibb.

Two Powerful Groups Engage for Student Growth

When Wine Pros Lose Smell and Taste to COVID-19

Bob Heine (B.Arch. '91), a technician at WG Malden, installs a flow meter into Penn State's sewage network.  IMAGE: MICHAEL SHREVE, PENN STATE

Wastewater sampling may give advanced warning of potential COVID-19 outbreaks

SARS & MERS Bisa Hilang Ditelan Bumi, Kalau COVID-19 Piye?

Penn State’s research expenditures exceeded the $1 billion mark in fiscal year 2019-20.IMAGE: PATRICK MANSELL

Penn State's research expenditures top $1 billion mark

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Assistant Professor Liana Burghardt

Liana Burghardt awarded Tansley Medal for excellence in plant science

Pennsylvania agriculture secretary asks for public's help in stopping spread of spotted lanternfly

Penn State professors predict foliage coloration for fall 2020

NSF funding to bolster research communication strategies project

A team led by Suresh Kuchipudi, clinical professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences, will investigate the susceptibility of livestock to SARS-CoV-2 and determine if the novel coronavirus can adapt and spread among agricultural animals.IMAGE: ANN TAYLOR-SCHMIDT

Penn State researchers to study novel coronavirus potential to infect livestock

More dengue fever and less malaria – mosquito control strategies may need to shift as Africa heats up

The NFL expects to play a full season despite coronavirus concerns

Fall foliage outlooks are bullish for colors — and leaf-peeping crowds

Insect Specimens, Frost Entomological Museum, Penn State

Insect Biodiversity Center to promote insect conservation, healthy ecosystems

A honey bee visits a spiderwort flower. Spiderwort is one of the native perennial varieties chosen for a pollinator-friendly habitat at the Penn State Orchard Road solar array.  IMAGE: ERNST CONSERVATION SEEDS

Pollinator project supports biodiversity at Penn State Orchard Road solar array

Northeast Drought Could Threaten Penn State Fall Foliage Display

PSU sees 174 new COVID cases this week

Penn State University To Consider A Switch To Remote Learning