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NSF STAIR curriculum expands Penn State’s ACES research administration program

NSF STAIR curriculum expands Penn State’s ACES research administration program

‘Ex-Utero’ project uses art, science to explore regenerative medicine

‘Ex-Utero’ project uses art, science to explore regenerative medicine

Peer-led computing camps engage children, study finds

Peer-led computing camps engage children, study finds

Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao?

Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao?

‘Heel-strike’ allowed early humans to walk farther at cost of high impact forces

Huck Institutes mark 30 years of interdisciplinary life sciences research

Huck Institutes mark 30 years of interdisciplinary life sciences research

Specific cover crops may help attract insects that target harmful pests

Specific cover crops may help attract insects that target harmful pests

Neela Yennawar named Huck director of instrumentation grant initiatives

Neela Yennawar named Huck director of instrumentation grant initiatives

Mixture of traditional edible plants inhibits fungus growth in corn, study shows

Mixture of traditional edible plants inhibits fungus growth in corn, study shows

New approach cuts sepsis diagnosis from days to hours, researchers report

New approach cuts sepsis diagnosis from days to hours, researchers report

The secret to bats’ longevity linked to immune response to viruses and cancer

The secret to bats’ longevity linked to immune response to viruses and cancer

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces fall 2026 speakers

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces fall 2026 speakers

Penn State CTSI releases 5-year impact report

Penn State CTSI releases 5-year impact report

Adaptation and a ‘Noah’s Ark for trees’ offer hope for endangered black ash

Adaptation and a ‘Noah’s Ark for trees’ offer hope for endangered black ash

Bird bulking: Exercise in youth decreases energy used for moving as an adult

Bird bulking: Exercise in youth decreases energy used for moving as an adult

After 30 years of research, Penn State startup reinvents the putting green

After 30 years of research, Penn State startup reinvents the putting green

Messy life-producing cellular process caught in action for first time

Messy life-producing cellular process caught in action for first time

Facility director recognized for metabolomics work

Facility director recognized for metabolomics work

Genetic ‘switches’ could program 3D-printed bone tissue for blood vessel growth

Genetic ‘switches’ could program 3D-printed bone tissue for blood vessel growth

A researcher applies the printable RTLR hydrogel to a test participant’s skin. The ultrasoft, adhesive material is designed to maintain close contact with the body while recording multiple physiological signals. Credit: Larry Cheng. All Rights Reserved.

Printable hydrogel enables wearable health sensors that multitask

Cell ‘invisibility cloaks’ could offer side-effect-free diabetes treatment

Cell ‘invisibility cloaks’ could offer side-effect-free diabetes treatment

NSF CAREER Award: Understanding how the brain learns complex skills

NSF CAREER Award: Understanding how the brain learns complex skills

Andrew Patterson named H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Chair

Andrew Patterson named H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Chair

Soilless farming system design can determine microbial growth, impact on crops

Soilless farming system design can determine microbial growth, impact on crops