Poison hemlock is in bloom in Western Pennsylvania and — while pretty — it’s ‘a very toxic plant’
| post-gazette.com
The increasingly prevalent weed is especially present this time of year, when the plant’s white flowers are on display. This article quotes Sandy Feather, educator with Penn State Extension.
Scores of smelly crickets have swarmed parts of the U.S. Will they invade N.J.?
| nj.com
Known as Mormon crickets, these jumping critters have invaded several western states during recent weeks, turning some roads and sidewalks reddish. This article quotes Amy Korman, horticulture educator with Penn State Extension.
AI in biomanufacturing: From protein prediction to fashion design
| forbes.com
By utilizing efficient technologies, businesses can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change and create better technologies for humanity. This article was written by Melik Demirel, Huck Chair in Biomimetic Materials and Pearce Professor of Engineering.
Marine protected areas improve well-being in coastal communities
| earth.com
In December 2022, at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, nearly 200 countries took action in favor of marine protected areas. They pledged to protect at least 30 percent of the Earth’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems by 2030 in an initiative known as “30 by 30.” This article mentions Penn State.
Lanternflies reeking havoc in west-central PA after hatching this season, ecologists react
| wjactv.com
Swarms of spotted lanternflies can be seen feeding on trees in our area. This article and TV broadcast segment quotes Amy Korman, horticulture educator with Penn State Extension.
Stephen Lynch receives achievement award from international mechanical engineering society
| news.engr.psu.edu
Stephen Lynch, associate professor of mechanical engineering, received the George Westinghouse Silver Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Race- and gender-specific interventions may lower drug overdose death rates
| psu.edu
Minority communities in urban and rural areas have borne the brunt of the current drug overdose crisis, according to researchers who studied how drug treatment admissions and overdose deaths differed among race and gender. Interventions to address stimulant and opioid use that consider race and gender may prove more effective at preventing overdose deaths than current methods.
Extinct warbler’s genome sequenced from museum specimens
| psu.edu
The Bachman’s warbler, a songbird that was last seen in North America nearly 40 years ago, was a distinct species and not a hybrid of its two living sister species, according a new study in which the full genomes of seven museum specimens of the bird were sequenced.
The ultimate guide to surviving tick season in Pennsylvania
| phillymag.com
How to check for ticks, what to do if you get bitten, and how to navigate symptoms of Lyme disease. This article mentions Penn State research.
Fish are thriving near marine protected areas—and so are coastal communities
| popsci.com
New Smithsonian-led study finds that marine protected areas with stringent protections had about 27 percent more fish biomass. This article mentions Penn State.
Penn State joins 55 colleges and universities for Summer Institute on Equity
| psu.edu
Diverse teams from across Penn State participated in this year’s national Summer Institute on Equity in the Academic Experience, June 5-7. Penn State fielded 24 teams from 16 Penn State campuses and units.
Under the canopy: Penn State researchers study beech leaf disease in PA forests
| psu.edu
Researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences are studying the effects of beech leaf disease, spearheading efforts to learn more about the disease and how to combat it.
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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