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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

February 09, 2025

NIH cost recovery update
A native bee sits on a purple flower on the left, while a honey bee sits on a yellow flower on the right. Credit: Provided by Margarita López-Uribe. All Rights Reserved.

February 06, 2025

Native bee populations can bounce back after honey bees move out
Many commercial biological age tests collect genetic information through saliva samples or oral swabs. For accurate measurements, however, blood samples are typically necessary according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health. Credit: dusanpetkovic/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

February 05, 2025

Understanding aging requires more than counting birthdays
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February 05, 2025

Supportive co-parenting may help secure infant attachment development
The flexible sensor, ideal for use in the human body, uses laser-induced graphene to simultaneously but separately measure temperature and strain, potentially enabling better wound healing monitoring by providing clearer insights into inflammation and recovery. Credit: Jennifer M. McCann. All Rights Reserved.

February 05, 2025

New smart sensor takes the pain out of wound monitoring
Researchers visit the Laguna del Hunco fossil rainforest site in Argentina. Credit: L. Alejandro Giraldo. All Rights Reserved.

February 04, 2025

Fossils show leaf-eating insects tracked gum trees for millions of years

February 04, 2025

Cholesterol levels could be slashed with this chocolate treat
Carolyn Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, and Mike Retterer of Pheasants Forever explain the research approach to understanding habitat management along the Falcon Pipeline Right-of-Way in southwestern Pennsylvania. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

February 03, 2025

Penn State, Shell collaboration funds environmental research project
A new biomaterial developed by Penn State engineers mimics a key building block of human tissue, extracellular matrices, which act like scaffolding and enable cells to heal after damage. Credit: Sheikhi Research Group/Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

February 03, 2025

Novel ‘living’ biomaterial aims to advance regenerative medicine
Vitamin D levels are important for women who might become pregnant or are in the early stages of pregnancy, according to researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. Credit: AndreyPopov/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

February 03, 2025

Vitamin D matters during first trimester, researchers find

January 31, 2025

Penn State researchers use QR codes to track honeybee movements

January 31, 2025

What is it like to be a bee? These tiny QR tracking tags helped science find out

January 31, 2025

Ozempic May Protect Against Alzheimer's
Nina Jablonski, Atherton Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor Emerita of Anthropology at Penn State. Credit: Courtesy of Nina Jablonski. All Rights Reserved.

January 31, 2025

Anthropologist Nina Jablonski to deliver 2025 Darwin Day Lecture

January 31, 2025

Daily serving of common breakfast item can help you live longer

January 30, 2025

‘Using the devil’s own tools against them': Abortion opponents turn to environmental laws

January 30, 2025

The worst weeds of tomorrow, bugs vs. bugs, and ‘coughing’ trees: The latest in garden research
Precision Photon CT Scanning

January 28, 2025

WATCH: Tracking disease progression in technicolor

January 28, 2025

Have you been overeating without realising it? Here's why the 80% full rule is good for you

January 28, 2025

Tiny QR codes help scientists track bee movements

January 27, 2025

Mystery of How Far Bees Travel to Collect Pollen Is Revealed

January 27, 2025

Is pasta healthier as leftovers? There may be several benefits to cooling your carbs, experts say
Director Bruce Logan, fourth from left, stands with the IEE Research Award winners. From left to right are: Hong Wu, Lisa Emili, Nathaniel Warner, Brian Fronk and Margaret Busse. Lauren McPhillips is not pictured. Credit: Brenna Buck. All Rights Reserved.

January 27, 2025

Researchers recognized for excellence by Institute of Energy and the Environment

January 26, 2025

Scientists Strapped QR Codes Onto Thousands of Bees to Learn How Far They Actually Fly