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Mar 20, 2023
Town hall on CHIPS and Science Act envisions key role for Penn State
Penn State held a Town Hall meeting recently to discuss internal strategies around semiconductor technologies and taking on a key role in partnering with other universities and industry centered on the U.S. government’s CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) and Science Act, which was signed into law on Aug. 9, 2022.
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Mar 19, 2023
Greening the grey: Engineering natural solutions for stormwater management
Labyrinths of concrete and metal creep below and along our city streets, exposed only by pockmarks of manhole covers and the dark of drains.
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Mar 17, 2023
MD/PhD Class of 2023 students find out their residency matches
Several Penn State College of Medicine MD/PhD Program students graduating this year received their residency destinations as part of Match Day 2023.
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Mar 16, 2023
Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops
Trait results in roots better able to capture more water and nutrients from soil, need less fertilizer, and withstand drought
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Mar 09, 2023
Study examines the effects of using insecticides for spotted lanternfly control
Neonicotinoid insecticides used to control spotted lanternflies have the potential to harm pollinators, but the degree of risk depends on multiple factors, such as application timing, type of neonicotinoid, the species of tree being treated and pollinator species sensitivity.
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Mar 09, 2023
New biosensor reveals activity of elusive metal that’s essential for life
A new biosensor engineered by Penn State researchers offers scientists the first dynamic glimpses of manganese, an elusive metal ion that is essential for life.
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Mar 08, 2023
Engineers awarded NIH grant to heal tendon injuries with ultrasound
Tendon pain or injuries, known as tendinopathies, impact everyone from athletes to manual laborers to others performing daily activities.
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Mar 07, 2023
College of IST awards seed grants to 8 projects
The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology recently announced eight projects that will receive funding from the college’s seed grant program.
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Mar 07, 2023
Habitat split may impact disease risk in amphibians and other vertebrates
Habitat split is a common event in the environment that occurs when different classes of natural habitats, such as forests and water, are disconnected.
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Mar 03, 2023
Researchers awarded $2.3M grant to enhance understanding of rotator cuff injury
Rotator cuff injuries are the second leading cause of musculoskeletal pain, following lower back pain. Their prevalence increases with age, with individuals over 80 years old at a 64% risk of the injury.
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