PhD candidate presents to National Academies meeting
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Maria Rozman, a PhD. Candidate in mechanical engineering and graduate research assistant in the Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine (START) Lab at Penn State, presented to the National Academies’ Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Meeting held October 17-18. As a panelist, Rozman briefed the audience on her turbine efficiency research, enabled through NASA’s University Leadership Initiative, which funds student-led research that supports and complements the agency’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate and its Strategic Implementation Plan.
Q&A: Why small organisms can make big impacts on climate, emissions
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Mary Ann Bruns, Penn State professor of soil microbiology and biogeochemistry, co-authored a new report that advocates for greater recognition of the microbial processes involved in methane production and consumption as society seeks solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.
Informing blood donors of past use increases future donations, researchers find
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People who have donated blood may recall receiving communications from the Red Cross containing a thank you for their past donation to encourage future donations. Researchers have now revealed that providing donors with specific details on when and where their blood was used boosts repeat blood donations more than the thank you, especially if that information is provided close to the time of donation.
Crab-eating monkey one of Florida’s greatest threats to ecosystems, human health
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A first-of-its-kind study for North America accumulated a list of potential invasive species for the state of Florida, with 40 species determined to pose the greatest threat to residents’ well-being. One species received the highest possible ranking for likelihood of invasion and threat to human health: the crab-eating macaque monkey.
Drones capture new clues about how water shapes mountain ranges over time
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Drones flying along miles of rivers in the steep, mountainous terrain of central Taiwan and mapping the rock properties have revealed new clues about how water helps shape mountains over geological time, according to a team of scientists. They published their findings in the journal Science Advances.
NASA finds more evidence of water on Mars as Rover marks 1,000 days on the Red Planet
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Marking 1,000 days on Mars, NASA announced it has traversed an ancient river and lake system that's allowed it to gather valuable samples along the way. This article quotes Benjamin Cardenas, Assistant Professor of Geosciences
US Southwest has seen precipitation levels falling since the 80s—Here's why
| newsweek.com
Smoke, steam, and particulate pollution produced by industry have been influencing Pacific sea temperatures and so reducing rainfall. This article quotes Lara Fowler, chief sustainability officer and director of the Sustainability Institute.
Architecture students focus on concrete 3D printing to help revitalize Oil City
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Community developers in northwestern Pennsylvania sponsored an upper-level architecture studio focused on 3D printing using concrete this semester to spark ideas to help revitalize the once booming town of Oil City.
Biomedical engineering student receives presentation award at conference
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Sonika Kohli, a biomedical engineering undergraduate student and Schreyer Honors Scholar at Penn State, received an Outstanding Presentation Award at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists.
Interactive screen use reduces sleep time in kids, researchers find
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While screen time is generally known to affect sleep, new research suggests that interactive engagement, such as texting friends or playing video games, delays and reduces the time spent asleep to a greater extent than passive screen time, like watching television — especially for teens.
Q&A: Enhancing defense readiness with renewable energy and sensor materials
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Penn State has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as a partner for two of the four newly created DoD research centers of excellence. The Penn State principal investigators discuss Penn State's role in the centers and the research they plan to conduct.
Penn State Altoona professor collaborates to create international forum
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Professor Carolyn Mahan worked collaboratively with the Italian Forestry Carabinieri, Re-Wildling Apennines and the U.S. Embassy to Italy to create the international forum "Coexistence Between Humans and Large Carnivores."
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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