The research done at the Huck Institutes attracts media attention from outlets in Pennsylvania, across the country, and around the world. Other times, reporters turn to our faculty members as experts, to explain scientific concepts to the general public or provide context for new discoveries. This page documents some of the instances in which people or research connected to the Huck have appeared in external news stories.
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Recent Stories:
Jan 17, 2020 - Town&Gown
Jan 17, 2020 - Onward State
Penn State Professor’s Diet Plan Ranked Second-Best For Weight Loss
Jan 16, 2020 - SFGate
Jan 13, 2020 - PennLive
Jan 09, 2020 - The Atlantic
Jan 09, 2020 - The Washington Post
Jan 08, 2020 - National Geographic
Jan 07, 2020 - Yahoo! Lifestyle
Jan 05, 2020 - Salon
Jan 04, 2020 - Philly Voice
Weight loss diet developed at Penn State ranked second-best for 2020
Jan 03, 2020 - The Conversation
Jan 03, 2020 - Discover
Archive
2019
Dec 19, 2019 - Nature Microbiology
Dec 18, 2019 - Science
Playing with tools—and weapons—was a ‘normal’ part of prehistoric childhood
Dec 14, 2019 - The Bradford Era
Impact of animal infectious disease to be focus of conference at Penn State
Dec 14, 2019 - Wellston Journal
Dried-up slime may assist microbes survive briny waters on Mars
Dec 12, 2019 - The Good Men Project
Dec 11, 2019 - National Science Foundation
New way to identify disease-resistant genes in chocolate-producing trees
Dec 05, 2019 - Psychology Today
Dec 05, 2019 - Science Daily
Dec 03, 2019 - Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
Bacteria testing on Tanzanian bushmeat reveal zoonotic threats
Dec 02, 2019 - Medical Xpress
Nov 26, 2019 - Kaiser Health News
Nov 25, 2019 - The Associated Press
Nov 25, 2019 - USA Today
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are killing us. Here's how we can defeat these 'superbugs.'
Nov 21, 2019 - Penn Live
Research looks into 400 years of Pennsylvania’s forests, which have been ‘completely transformed’
Nov 21, 2019 - TechnologyNetworks.com
Can't Get an Extra Hour of Sleep? 43 Minutes' More Snoozing Benefits College Students
Nov 20, 2019 - Breitbart
Nov 20, 2019 - News-Medical.net
Study: Just one extra hour of sleep can provide health benefits for college students
Nov 19, 2019 - TechnologyNetworks.com
Nov 18, 2019 - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Attack of the acorns: Weather, chaos, or a vast oak conspiracy?
Nov 18, 2019 - Science Daily
Nov 14, 2019 - Scientific American
Nov 13, 2019 - NPR
How Best To Use The Few New Drugs To Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Germs?
Nov 08, 2019 - Real Simple
An Avocado a Day Could Lower “Bad” Cholesterol, Says New Study
Nov 07, 2019 - WeightWatchers
6 super-filling foods you should be eating If you're always hungry
Nov 07, 2019 - News-Medical.net
New method to construct personalized gene networks may contribute to personalized treatments
Nov 07, 2019 - MedicalXpress
Nov 06, 2019 - WBZ4
Nov 06, 2019 - Health24
An avocado a day keeps the heart doctor (and cholesterol) away
Nov 05, 2019 - Global Citizen
Nov 05, 2019 - Antelope Valley Press
Nov 03, 2019 - WPSU
Take Note: The Research Behind Proposed Changes To The SCASD School Day
Nov 03, 2019 - The Columbus Dispatch
Nov 01, 2019 - Vet Candy
Scientists pinpoint how the deadly canine parvovirus learned to infect dogs in the 1970s
Oct 31, 2019 - Medical News Today
Oct 29, 2019 - Boston.com
After this fungus turns ants into zombies, their bodies explode
Oct 29, 2019 - NewsBeezer
After this mushroom transforms ants into zombies, their bodies explode
Oct 28, 2019 - NewsWest9
Oct 25, 2019 - Canoe
Oct 25, 2019 - Forbes
Oct 24, 2019 - Forbes
These Kids Have Come 500 Miles To Do Science And Make A Difference
Oct 24, 2019 - The New York Times
After This Fungus Turns Ants Into Zombies, Their Bodies Explode
Oct 24, 2019 - The Guardian
Oct 23, 2019 - Fredericksburg.com
Precision agriculture holds hope for farmers, Louisa man tells Congress
Oct 22, 2019 - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Rain douses another Philly rush hour, but it might just rescue the foliage show
Oct 21, 2019 - New York Post
Oct 20, 2019 - Healthline
Here’s Why Exercise is Crucial in Preventing, Treating Cancer
Oct 13, 2019 - The Independent
5 astonishing facts about your own body from Bill Bryson’s new book
Oct 11, 2019 - Reading Eagle
The weather in Berks hasn't been ideal, but fall foliage still will be enjoyable
Oct 10, 2019 - News-Medical.Net
New liquid-cell technology provides first 3D view of life’s processes
Oct 08, 2019 - DevDiscourse
Cost of natural disasters like hurricanes Katrina, Maria are increasing at high end
Oct 08, 2019 - Centre Daily Times
Central Pa. foliage display is off to a rough start. Is there still hope for leaf peepers?
Oct 07, 2019 - Thrive Global
Sleepy and Hungry? Short Sleep May Contribute to Weight Gain
Oct 07, 2019 - Inverse
Data scientists put a staggering price tag on climate change's effects
Oct 07, 2019 - The Conversation
Oct 03, 2019 - StateCollege.com
Sep 28, 2019 - Medium
Why is the gates foundations award to narendra modi controversial ?
Sep 27, 2019 - Mirror Online
Just four nights of bad sleep can make you gain weight, study claims
Sep 26, 2019 - Spectrum
Sep 25, 2019 - Healthline
Here’s What Getting Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep a Night Can Do to You
Sep 25, 2019 - Medical Daily
Sep 24, 2019 - Men's Health
Sep 20, 2019 - Thrive Global
Sep 20, 2019 - Scientific American
Sep 18, 2019 - Times of India
For a month I followed a healthy routine but slept for only 4 hours! Here is what happened
Sep 18, 2019 - Onward State
Sep 17, 2019 - Science
Study on DNA spread by genetically modified mosquitoes prompts backlash
Sep 17, 2019 - Farm Progress
Sep 17, 2019 - Entomology Today
Sep 16, 2019 - ScienceDaily
Sep 12, 2019 - Woman's World
Can Smaller Plates Really Trick Your Brain Into Eating Less?
Sep 05, 2019 - Nature World News
Sep 04, 2019 - National Science Foundation
Sep 03, 2019 - ScienceDaily
Deer browsing is not stopping the densification of Eastern US forests
Sep 02, 2019 - Scientific American
Aug 27, 2019 - The Washington Times
Aug 27, 2019 - 90.9 WBUR
Dog-Killing Blue-Green Algae Spreads Across U.S. Lakes, Ponds
Aug 26, 2019 - The Morning Call
Aug 26, 2019 - The Morning Call
Aug 24, 2019 - GoErie
Aug 22, 2019 - WITF
Research looks at effectiveness of biopesticide on invasive insect
Aug 22, 2019 - Quartz
Half a billion dead honey bees in Brazil show what happens when you roll back pesticide regulations
Aug 21, 2019 - Federal News Network
Cell protein research by Penn State faculty earns presidential award
Aug 20, 2019 - StateCollege.com
Ferguson Township Supervisors Approve Pine Hall Development Plan
Aug 20, 2019 - Prevention
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like? Here’s Exactly How to Spot the Symptoms
Aug 19, 2019 - Prevention
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for Good, According to Experts Who Study Them
Aug 19, 2019 - WESA
Aug 19, 2019 - witf
Pa. researchers create mini livers to test disease progression
Aug 15, 2019 - Marietta Daily Journal
Spread of African swine fever has lawmakers looking at ways to keep disease out of Pennsylvania
Aug 15, 2019 - New Castle News
Aug 15, 2019 - StateCollege.Com
Girirajan Lab at Penn State Seeks to Bridge the Gap Between Fly and Human Genomes
Aug 13, 2019 - Austin American-Statesman
Aug 12, 2019 - The New York Times
Jul 24, 2019 - Genetic Literacy Project
Natural GMOs: Parasitic plants steal host DNA to siphon off needed resources
Jul 23, 2019 - USA Today
'Zombie' ants are dying in a disturbing way, and scientists are puzzled
Jul 23, 2019 - Overton County News
Jul 23, 2019 - LiveScience
Zombie Ants Are Controlled by a 'Master Puppeteer' Parasite, But We Still Don't Know How
Jul 23, 2019 - ValueWalk
Jul 23, 2019 - Newsweek
"Zombie Ant Fungus" Takes Control of Insects' Bodies Before Devouring Them From Inside
Jul 22, 2019 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Jul 22, 2019 - Fox News
Deadly fungus creates 'zombie ants' and hijacks their jaws to cause suicide
Jul 18, 2019 - EcoWatch
Jul 17, 2019 - Wired
Jul 17, 2019 - Ars Technica
Zombifying fungus bypasses the brain to make ants its puppets, study finds
Jul 17, 2019 - Science News
Jul 17, 2019 - Inverse
How a Deadly Invading Fungus Forces "Zombie" Ants Into a Final Death Grip
Jul 17, 2019 - The Washington Post
Jul 17, 2019 - Fierce Electronics
Jul 17, 2019 - ZDNet
Jul 17, 2019 - Penn Live
Pennsylvania deer highly susceptible to ‘zombie deer disease,’ says Penn State study
Jul 15, 2019 - The Asian Age
Jul 12, 2019 - The Daily Collegian
Jul 12, 2019 - The Week
Artificial intelligence tool can identify gender and racial bias
Jul 11, 2019 - The Science Times
Researchers Create New AI Tool for Detecting Unfair Discrimination
Jul 11, 2019 - India Today
US researchers create AI tool that can detect discrimination on basis of race, gender
Jul 10, 2019 - Black Doctor
Jul 09, 2019 - The Danville News
Penn State professor, student demonstrate drone capabilities
Jul 01, 2019 - Farm Progress
Jun 30, 2019 - Forbes
Bleached Corals Compensate For Stress By Eating More Plankton
Jun 28, 2019 - Philadelphia Inquirer
Spicy foods burning your mouth? Penn State researchers have a fix
Jun 27, 2019 - Everyday Health
What Is the Satiating Diet? A Scientific Review of Its Benefits, Plus 10 Foods You’ll Eat
Jun 27, 2019 - Medical Daily
Jun 24, 2019 - International Business Times
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Mocked For Tweet Mixing Up Mars With The Moon
Jun 23, 2019 - Tech In Africa
Jun 21, 2019 - Lock Haven Express
Jun 19, 2019 - Food Ingredients First
Disease-resistant poultry? Study identifies virus-resilient genes in specific chicken breeds
Jun 19, 2019 - Futurity
Jun 19, 2019 - Genetic Literacy Project
Gene editing could save Ghana’s cocoa from extinction, scientists say
Jun 17, 2019 - Toledo Blade
Jun 14, 2019 - Inverse
Food's Texture Plays a Bigger Role in Diets Than Previously Thought
Jun 12, 2019 - News-Medical.Net
Jun 11, 2019 - Science News
A tiny crater on viruses behind the common cold may be their Achilles’ heel
Jun 05, 2019 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jun 04, 2019 - National Sleep Foundation
NSF selects the next Editor-in-Chief of the Sleep Health Journal
Jun 02, 2019 - Tech Times
Jun 01, 2019 - The Scientist
May 29, 2019 - PennLive
Penn State laboratories involved in developing options to wean America off plastic
May 25, 2019 - PennLive
Pa. Lyme disease cases appear to hit plateau, but that shouldn’t change your outdoors routine
May 24, 2019 - Inquisitr
Creative People Have A Special ‘Default Network’ In The Brain
May 24, 2019 - Scientific American
New Law Would Help Bees—but Could Leave Other Pollinators out in the Cold
May 22, 2019 - Tech Times
Native American Burning Was Key Factor In Shaping Eastern US Forests
May 22, 2019 - Scientific American
Creative Types Reserve a Special Corner of the Brain for Dreaming Big
May 21, 2019 - StateCollege.com
Science on Tap Explores Mushrooms, Their Genes, and Our Health
May 16, 2019 - Breitbart
New crop-destroying pest enters China amid devastating swine fever epidemic
May 16, 2019 - Science
‘Ultraprocessed’ foods may make you eat more, clinical trial suggests
May 10, 2019 - RawStory
Road to measles elimination is predictable, but can be rocky
May 08, 2019 - PennLive
Yes, there are a lot more Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Pa. today: Penn State study
May 08, 2019 - WPXI
May 06, 2019 - Scientific American
May 01, 2019 - Sci-News
Researchers Identify ‘Color Switch’ Gene in Black-Tailed Bumblebees
Apr 30, 2019 - Business Insider
Just 16 minutes of sleep loss can harm work concentration the next day
Apr 30, 2019 - Times Union
Just 16 minutes of sleep loss can harm work concentration the next day
Apr 27, 2019 - Mother Nature Network
This finch has a coat of many colors, but its head hue is the key
Apr 24, 2019 - News-Medical.Net
New custom-designed substrates developed for use in cryo-Electron Microscopy
Apr 24, 2019 - Onward State
Penn State Researchers Discover Lizards Probably Handle Sex And Stress Better Than People
Apr 23, 2019 - United Press International
Varying head colors of Gouldian finches explained by unique evolutionary process
Apr 22, 2019 - Quanta Magazine
Apr 17, 2019 - Tunis Daily News
Research: Features that make lizards appealing to potential mates are resilient to stress
Apr 15, 2019 - FoodNavigator-USA
Portion size has a 'powerful effect' on eating patterns among kids, study shows
Apr 14, 2019 - The New Indian Express
Apr 14, 2019 - The Siasat Daily
Preschoolers not good at resisting large portion of food, says study
Apr 10, 2019 - Mental Floss
Apr 10, 2019 - Agrinews
Apr 07, 2019 - Carbondale News
Apr 03, 2019 - Futurity
Apr 03, 2019 - Grand Island Independent
Apr 01, 2019 - Purdue University News
Apr 01, 2019 - Seed World
Introducing Beescape: A New Online Tool and Community to Support Bees
Mar 29, 2019 - Daily Collegian
Penn State food science professors upcycle the avocado seed as a food colorant
Mar 27, 2019 - Home Textiles Today
Scientists working with squid take a bite out of microplastic pollution
Mar 27, 2019 - Oakdale Leader
Mar 26, 2019 - The Atlantic
Mar 23, 2019 - Bloomberg
Mar 19, 2019 - goHUNT
Mar 17, 2019 - Futurity
Mar 15, 2019 - Insider
There are health benefits to avocados that go beyond good fats, according to a new study
Mar 14, 2019 - The Atlantic
Mar 14, 2019 - Big Think
Mar 12, 2019 - Philly.com
‘Short sleepers’ can get just 4 hours a night and feel fine. But is their health at risk?
Mar 11, 2019 - Telangana Today
Mar 03, 2019 - The Hans India
Mar 03, 2019 - POPSUGAR
Overeating at Meals Causing Weight Gain? Try This Science-Backed and Dietitian-Approved Trick
Mar 03, 2019 - BBC Science Focus
Smart material made from squid teeth a potential plastic alternative
Feb 27, 2019 - Metro
Lab: Material made from squid teeth could cut plastic pollution in seas
Feb 26, 2019 - United Press International
Material protecting beetle could have medical, engineering applications
Feb 26, 2019 - ScienceDaily
Nematode odors offer possible advantage in the battle against insect pests
Feb 22, 2019 - Asian Age
Feb 22, 2019 - The Engineer
Protein found in squid forms fibres of sustainable materials
Feb 22, 2019 - Motherboard
Feb 22, 2019 - The Times
Feb 21, 2019 - The Times
Feb 21, 2019 - New Scientist
Squid teeth could help make bioplastics and self-repairing clothes
Feb 21, 2019 - Phys.org
Feb 21, 2019 - PennLive
Can plants get scared? Or help fight depression? New research suggests 'yes'
Feb 21, 2019 - CNN
Could squid protein be an eco-friendly answer to our plastic problem?
Feb 21, 2019 - The Daily Mail
Feb 20, 2019 - WITF
Feb 14, 2019 - Science
Seventy years ago, humans unleashed a killer virus on rabbits. Here's how they beat it
Feb 14, 2019 - Onward State
Pink LEDs And Cacao Plants: Touring A Plant Science Greenhouse
Feb 12, 2019 - BrightSide
Feb 10, 2019 - The Daily Mail
Feb 08, 2019 - Forbes
No, Mr. President, Your Skin Color Is Not The Result Of 'Good Genes'
Feb 08, 2019 - The New York Times
Feb 05, 2019 - Public Radio International
Feb 05, 2019 - MyFitnessPal
Feb 01, 2019 - Global Citizen
Anti-Vaxxer Propaganda Is Dominating Social Media Searches, Report Finds
Jan 31, 2019 - Phys.org
Jan 31, 2019 - Mental Floss
Scientists Are Tweeting About The Strangest Experiments They've Ever Done
Jan 28, 2019 - Laboratory Equipment
Stressed Ancestors May Improve Immune Response in Future Generations
Jan 28, 2019 - Wired
This App Lets Kenya's Farmers Monitor Crops From Eyes in the Sky
Jan 27, 2019 - Science
Jan 24, 2019 - SFGate
Brain researchers warn that lack of sleep is a public health crisis
Jan 22, 2019 - Geek.com
Squid Protein Could Be an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastics, Study Finds
Jan 21, 2019 - Science
The surprising reason why some Latin Americans have light skin
Jan 19, 2019 - Lancaster Farming
Jan 14, 2019 - Futurity
Jan 10, 2019 - Daily Collegian
The sting left by a fallen bee colony is felt by researchers, volunteers
Jan 03, 2019 - U.S. News & World Report
2018
Dec 27, 2018 - Digital Trends
Scientists create a way to make more breathable 3D-printed tissues
Dec 18, 2018 - BrightSurf
Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure
Dec 17, 2018 - Bensalem Times
Dec 15, 2018 - Big Ten Network
Penn State professor Nina Jablonski studies the science of skin color
Dec 10, 2018 - Missoulian
MSU project to prevent bat-borne diseases wins $10 million grant
Dec 10, 2018 - The Atlantic
Dec 09, 2018 - Romper
Kids With Regular Bedtimes Might Be Healthier As Teens, According To New Research
Dec 06, 2018 - National Institutes of Health
Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure
Dec 05, 2018 - Town&Gown
Dec 05, 2018 - News-Medical.net
Montana State-led research project wins $10 million grant to prevent bat-borne diseases
Dec 05, 2018 - Mother Nature Network
Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images
Dec 04, 2018 - USAgNet.com
Grant Supports Research to Combat White-Nose Syndrome in Bats
Dec 04, 2018 - The Daily Beast
Dec 04, 2018 - The Guardian
Capturing Ecology: British Ecological Society photo competition – in pictures
Dec 03, 2018 - Science News
These new tweezers let scientists do biopsies on living cells
Nov 29, 2018 - Tunis Daily News
Research: Lizards adapt to invasive fire ants, reversing geographical patterns of lizard traits
Nov 27, 2018 - Eat This, Not That
Nov 21, 2018 - Earth.com
Traffic noises hurt the immune systems of frogs who aren’t adapted
Nov 21, 2018 - United Press International
Nov 20, 2018 - Creators Syndicate
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain. But If Diets Don't Work, What Does?
Nov 19, 2018 - WTAJ
Nov 14, 2018 - Science
Nov 13, 2018 - Nature
Nov 13, 2018 - USAgNet
Nov 12, 2018 - Farm and Dairy
Penn State team gets $100,000 grant for satellite crop surveillance
Nov 06, 2018 - Newsweek
Nov 05, 2018 - EurekAlert
Nov 03, 2018 - Centre Daily Times
Why knowing the science behind the rut can help bowhunters this season
Oct 29, 2018 - Futurity
Oct 29, 2018 - Vogue Paris
Oct 26, 2018 - Inquisitr
The Reason Behind This Year’s Lack Of Color In Autumn Foliage
Oct 26, 2018 - Mongabay
Oct 25, 2018 - The Berkshire Eagle
Via nor'easter, region might be inching closer to coating of snow
Oct 25, 2018 - AccuWeather
What’s behind the lack of color in autumn foliage across parts of Northeast?
Oct 23, 2018 - Science Daily
Oct 22, 2018 - Altoona Mirror
Oct 21, 2018 - The New York Times
Oct 19, 2018 - Nature
Maize cob from prehistoric village reveals record-setting virus
Oct 15, 2018 - USAgNet
Oct 10, 2018 - Lab Manager
Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State University Announce Partnership
Oct 09, 2018 - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Oct 09, 2018 - APN News
Oct 02, 2018 - TribLIVE
Oct 02, 2018 - Wired
Oct 01, 2018 - AccuWeather
Longer summers and irregular weather could harm breathtaking autumn foliage
Sep 27, 2018 - Lancaster Online
Sep 25, 2018 - Bustle
Childhood Asthma Is Linked To Developing Anxiety As An Adult, According To New Research In Mice
Sep 23, 2018 - Lancaster Online
Is it okay to stock hatchery-raised brook trout over wild trout? Study has no clear-cut answers
Sep 23, 2018 - Lancaster Online
Why removal of cougars and wolves from Pa. means more Lyme disease
Sep 21, 2018 - United Press International
Sep 20, 2018 - National Science Foundation
Few hatchery brook trout genes present in Pennsylvania watershed wild fish
Sep 20, 2018 - Health Medicine Network
Swabbing a child’s mouth for bacteria could predict how likely they are to become obese
Sep 19, 2018 - Futurity
Family's 'Genetic Background' Sheds Light On Autism Symptoms
Sep 19, 2018 - Newsweek
Sep 19, 2018 - Nature
Child Weight Gain Trajectories Linked To Oral Microbiota Composition
Sep 15, 2018 - Scientific American
Searching for Chocolate’s Roots, and Enemies, in Colombia’s Wilderness
Sep 14, 2018 - Scientific American
The Environment’s New Clothes: Biodegradable Textiles Grown from Live Organisms
Sep 12, 2018 - R&D
Novel Method of Pinpointing Cancer Mutations Could Lead to More Targeted Treatments
Sep 11, 2018 - National Geographic
Sep 07, 2018 - The Seattle Times
Aug 28, 2018 - Genetic Literacy Project
Aug 28, 2018 - Onward State
Jegla Lab Emphasizes Evolution In Study Of The Nervous System
Aug 28, 2018 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
PROCESSED FOOD: Genetically modified or gene-edited: Is there a difference?
Aug 27, 2018 - thirdAGE
White Button Mushrooms as a Prebiotic May Help Improve Glucose Regulation
Aug 21, 2018 - The Guardian
Eating white button mushrooms may improve blood sugar control
Aug 19, 2018 - Mother Jones
The Hairy, Sweaty, Stinky Truth About Why We Hate Our Bodies
Aug 13, 2018 - Smithsonian
Aug 10, 2018 - BBC
Aug 04, 2018 - The New York Times
Aug 03, 2018 - MedPage Today
Aug 01, 2018 - Centre Daily Times
What you need to know about the new invasive tick species found in Centre County