Internet aid cut: how the loss of FCC's ACP may worsen the mental health crisis
| cnet.com
April is the last month that 23 million low-income households will receive the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program benefit. This article quotes Christopher Ali, Pioneers Chair of Telecommunications.
Ross Student Farm welcomes all for Earth Day celebratory event Apr. 20
| psu.edu
Celebrate the excitement of Earth Week and the role agriculture plays in becoming better stewards of the Earth from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm.
New Kensington undergraduate research highlighted at annual exposition
| psu.edu
Undergraduate research was on display at the annual Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 9 at Penn State New Kensington.
Climate Consortium webinar to discuss fostering collaboration across University
| psu.edu
The Penn State Climate Consortium is hosting an informational webinar from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, to introduce its initiatives and opportunities for the University community.
After a long slog, climate change lawsuits will finally put Big Oil on trial
| columbian.com
After years of legal appeals and delays, some oil companies are set to stand trial in lawsuits brought by state and local governments over the damages caused by climate change. This article quotes Hannah Wiseman, professor of law at Penn State Law and professor and Wilson Faculty Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Podcast sheds light on the evolution of disease-causing pathogens
| psu.edu
For the latest episode of the Tracking Traits podcast, Penn State forensic science undergrad Emma Sieminski interviewed Andrew Read, Evan Pugh professor of biology and entomology and senior vice president of Research at Penn State.
EarthTalks: Michael Waring to discuss indoor air quality on April 15
| psu.edu
Michael Waring, professor and department head of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Drexel University, will give the talk, “Exposure to indoor PM2.5 and impact of outdoor-to-indoor temperature and humidity gradients,” at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
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Scientists raise concerns about steady decline of honey production: '[It's] driving most of what we're seeing'
| thecooldown.com
Honeybees in the U.S. have been steadily producing less honey, and a new study by Penn State University has discovered the factors that may be causing that decline. This article features Penn State research.
Disparities in sleep health and insomnia may begin at a young age
| psu.edu
Children and teens from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by persistent insomnia symptoms that begin in childhood and continue through young adulthood, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. This study is one of the first to look at how childhood insomnia symptoms evolve over the long-term and investigate how the trajectory of insomnia differs between racial and ethnic groups.
Hidden Gems: The Arboretum at Penn State Behrend
| psu.edu
Many of Penn State's campuses offer dedicated space for gardens. At Penn State Behrend, the entire campus serves as an arboretum, where visitors can take time to enjoy a wide and varied collection of international tree and plant life collected over decades.
'Growing Impact' podcast looks at climate youth leadership
| psu.edu
The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores how the younger generation is getting involved in climate research and how the Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub.
Penn State Harrisburg to host Research and Discovery Day on April 10
| psu.edu
Penn State Harrisburg’s Office of Research and Outreach will host Research and Discovery Day on Wednesday, April 10. This event intends to showcase current areas of research and scholarly activities at the college.
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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