Calorie restriction study reveals complexities in how diet impacts aging
| psu.edu
Telomere length is affected when people restrict their caloric intake according to new research led by the Penn State College of Health and Human Development. The study, spearheaded by Idan Shalev, associate professor of biobehavioral health, contributes to understanding how the human body ages in response to caloric restriction.
Winners announced in Penn State Hazleton Undergraduate Research Symposium
| psu.edu
Penn State Hazleton’s Undergraduate Research committee has announced the winners of the campus’ 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Held from April 1 to 5 at the Mary M. and Bertil E. Lofstrom Library, the symposium showcased student research or scholarly work performed with Penn State Hazleton faculty members. Works were submitted in two categories: arts, humanities and social sciences and science, technology, engineering and math.
Power, pipeline corridors are becoming wildlife habitat
| bayjournal.com
No one particularly likes electric transmission lines and gas pipelines marching through communities and fragmenting forests. But some believe these linear strips collectively offer the last best hope for fostering fast-disappearing pollinator insects and grassland birds. This article quotes Carolyn Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona.
Social Science Research Institute names 2024-25 mentored faculty fellows
| psu.edu
Four Penn State faculty members were recently named the Social Science Research Institute’s Mentored Faculty Fellows for 2024-25. The program supports the career development of early career faculty in social and behavioral sciences to engage in new areas of research and/or the development of new interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at building sustainable research and securing external funding.
Penn State, Indian Institute of Science announce seed grant program
| psu.edu
Penn State and the Indian Institute of Science are collaborating to enhance academic and research ties through a series of workshops and a new seed grant program for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications for the seed grant program are open until May 20. Projects should foster collaborative and sustainable programs that integrate academics and students from both universities.
Tracy Langkilde appointed interim executive vice president and provost
| psu.edu
Tracy Langkilde, the Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, has been named interim executive vice president and provost of Penn State, effective April 15.
Type of plastic film on high tunnels can filter sunlight, influence plant growth
| psu.edu
High-tunnel growing systems, sometimes called hoophouses, have gained popularity for their ability to enhance growth conditions and extend the growing season of horticultural crops. Now, a team led by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that growers can select various plastic film coverings on the structures — depending on their desired light-filtering properties — to protect plants and enhance their health.
The Cicadapocalypse is nigh. 7 cicada facts to know before it hits
| yahoo.com
Trillions of cicadas are about to emerge. This article, originally published by Popular Science, quotes Michael Skvarla, assistant research professor of arthropod identification.
Huck Leadership Fellows selected for 2024-25
| psu.edu
For the 2024-25 academic year, Huck leadership has appointed Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Scott Medina, Professor of Statistics Lingzhou Xue and Associate Professor of Surgery Dino Ravnic to be Huck Leadership Fellows.
Infrastructure, consultation for multi-site studies using electronic health data
| psu.edu
Penn State has established the Digital Collaboratory for Precision Health Research, an initiative led by the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and the Center for Artificial Intelligence Foundations and Scientific Applications.
Penn State celebrates the 2024 Sustainability Award winners
| psu.edu
Penn State Sustainability has announced the 2024 recipients of its sustainability awards. These accolades, including the John Roe Sustainability Impact Award, the Student Sustainability Advisory Council Tree Award, and the Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium Campus Sustainability Champion Award, commend the extraordinary contributions of students in spearheading sustainability initiatives.
Forest, stream habitats keep energy exchanges in balance, global team finds
| thedailyreview.com
Forests and streams are separate but linked ecosystems, existing side by side, with energy and nutrients crossing their porous borders and flowing back and forth between them. This article features Penn State research and quotes Daniel Allen, assistant professor of aquatic ecology.
Once a frozen haven, climate-driven rising temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic permafrost, posing a major threat to communities and infrastructure. Researchers are investigating how these changes will transform rivers, with potential consequences for erosion, sediment transport, and the entire Arctic landscape. Additionally, their project incorporates art to communicate these critical findings in an engaging way. Listen to the podcast.
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