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May 30, 2025

Andrew Read leads conversation on executive actions and their impact on research

Nearly 1,000 members of the University community joined the live event, which featured a comprehensive update and an interactive discussion on the federal landscape

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Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently welcomed a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to the University Park campus. One of the tours included the PlantVillage Lab, where researchers are using artificial intelligence to help smallholder farmers across Africa, Asia and the Americas adapt to climate change. It is led by David Hughes, Huck Chair in Global Food Security and professor of entomology and biology at Penn State. From left are Celeste Macilwaine, Ed Bogart, David Hughes, Derek Morr, Rimnoma Serge Ouedraogo, Bipana Paudel Timilsen and Huanhuan Wang. Credit: Contributed photo. All Rights Reserved.

May 30, 2025

Penn State’s Youth Food Lab attends UN Science, Technology, Innovation forum

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences was represented on the global stage as faculty and students participated in the United Nations’ 10th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals, held at U.N. headquarters in New York City earlier this month.

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May 29, 2025

Biology professor, Huck associate operations director to retire

After a decade of service to the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and a distinguished academic career spanning four decades, James Marden, professor of biology and associate director of operations, will retire from Penn State at the end of June.

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The activation of Protein Kinase A (PKA) is a critical part in how the body responds to stress and starvation. Using a variety of imaging and biochemical techniques, a team of researchers from Penn State has revealed how the metabolic cycle that activates PKA resets itself between stressful events. Credit: Varun Venkatakrishnan/Anand Lab / Penn State. Creative Commons

May 28, 2025

Resetting the fight-or-flight response

New study reveals mechanism responsible for resetting key molecular cycle involved in response to stress and starvation.

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Invent Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is now accepting applications for its June virtual cohort, with an application deadline of Friday, May 30. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

May 27, 2025

Making research market-ready: Apply for NSF I-Corps Short Course

Invent Penn State’s U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Short Course is now accepting applications for its June virtual cohort, with an application deadline of Friday, May 30.

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Energy deficiency is a common problem for athletes and other women who are physically active. A new online questionnaire, developed by researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology, can identify women who may be at risk for energy deficiency. Credit: franckreporter/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

May 27, 2025

New online tool predicts risk of energy deficiency in young, exercising women

Energy deficiency is a common problem among physically active women and can result in bone and reproductive health problems.

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The "Technologies for Agriculture and Living Systems Symposium" is scheduled for June 12-13 at Penn State University Park. Shown are last year’s attendees. Credit: Contributed photo. All Rights Reserved.

May 23, 2025

Penn State agricultural technology event aimed at ‘closing the innovation gap’

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will convene leaders from academia, industry, government and stakeholder networks for a symposium focused on accelerating agricultural innovation through cross-sector collaboration.

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Penn State Extension beekeeping resources are featured on a dedicated table at Mann Lake’s Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, location as part of a recent business collaboration with the leading beekeeping equipment supplier. Credit: Provided by Robyn Underwood. All Rights Reserved.

May 22, 2025

Penn State Extension expands beekeeping education offerings

With growing challenges facing honey bee health, Penn State Extension is working to equip beekeepers with science-based resources to help them raise resilient colonies — from beginner publications to advanced online training in breeding techniques.

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May 21, 2025

Huck Bridge Funding Recipients Announced

Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences announced a Bridge Funding Program designed to provide short-term financial support to ongoing life sciences research projects facing unexpected funding cancellations or delays.

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A team of researchers at Penn State found that increasing spiciness slightly using dried chili pepper slowed down eating and reduced the amount of food and energy consumed at a meal, all without negatively affecting the palatability of the dish. The study was led by Paige Cunningham, pictured, a postdoctoral researcher who earned her doctorate in nutritional sciences from Penn State in 2023. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

May 21, 2025

Looking to cut calories? Try adding chilies, study suggests

Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

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