College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty, staff for research achievements
| psu.edu
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences lauded outstanding accomplishments in research during the 2023 Research Awards Ceremony, held Nov. 1 at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on the University Park campus.
Study of sourdough starter microbiomes to boost bread quality and safety
| psu.edu
People with celiac disease, or intolerance to dietary gluten, may soon have more food options, thanks to an unlikely source: sourdough bread. Sourdough contains less gluten than other breads, making it more tolerable for people with gluten sensitivities. Now, Penn State and Colorado State University researchers are studying whether bacteria in the yeast starter needed to make sourdough bread might help reduce gluten in other bread products.
Minimum dairy pricing policy could expand production, affect water quality
| lewistownsentinel.com
A dairy pricing policy originally proposed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic could have resulted in dairy farmers getting 10% more for their products if the policy had been passed, according to a Penn State study. This article quotes, David Abler, professor of agricultural, environmental, and regional economics, and demography.
Feral hogs invading Pennsylvania's counties: The threat to local agriculture
| wjactv.com
A new study shows the range of feral hogs expanding northwards into 14 of Pennsylvania's counties. It’s from the outdoor trip planning website, Captain Experiences, which uses data from The University Of Georgia. This article and broadcast TV segment quotes Melanie Barkley, livestock educator with Penn State Extension.
Why we’re still breathing dirty indoor air
| nytimes.com
The pandemic and recent wildfires have shown how unhealthy indoor air can be. But scientific and governmental inertia have slowed the necessary remedies. This article quotes William Bahnfleth, professor of architectural engineering.
Pooling multiple models during COVID-19 pandemic provided more reliable projections about an uncertain future
| theconversation.com
Policymakers rely on models during uncertain times to figure out how their choices could affect the future. Over the pandemic, an ensemble of many COVID-19 models outperformed any one alone. This article was co-written for The Conversation by Emily Howerton, a postdoctoral scholar in biology.
A new sign for the 'birthplace of Penn State' marks the school's agricultural roots
| alleghenyfront.org
Penn State started out as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania to help make farming practices more productive in the commonwealth.
Researchers predict climate change-driven reduction in beneficial plant microbes
| psu.edu
An international team of researchers that includes Penn State faculty has characterized the abundances and distributions of plant beneficial bacteria from soils collected across the globe — and modeled how climate change may impact their numbers in the coming century. They published their findings in Nature Food.
Dubai’s costly water world
| nytimes.com
The city has spent billions of dollars to provide fresh water to its residents and tourist attractions, but experts say the efforts are straining the Persian Gulf’s natural resources. This article quotes Bruce Logan, Evan Pugh Professor and Kappe Professor of Environmental Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and director of the Institute of Energy and the Environment.
Expect more extreme weather threats in Pa.: climate change report
| pennlive.com
Pennsylvania in coming years is poised to see an increased number of extreme weather events, including extreme heat, downpours, and floods, according to a newly released federal report. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography.
Life on Mars? Researchers find signs of rivers on Mars, an indicator of potential past life
| msn.com
Mars has long served as inspiration to many a science fiction writer in search of a home planet for their imagined extraterrestrials. This article quotes Benjamin Cardena, Professor of Geoscience.
Campus and Community Sustainability Expo to be held Dec. 7
| psu.edu
The upcoming Campus and Community Sustainability Expo, which will be held on Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the State College Municipal building, brings together students, stakeholders, faculty, and Penn State administration to celebrate community-based student projects.
The global push to involve youth in climate action is gaining momentum, harnessing their innovative spirit, deep investment in the future, and strong collective voice to combat climate change. Getting young people involved ensures that climate policies are forward-thinking and geared towards sustainable development, while their global solidarity and use of digital platforms amplify the call for urgent action. At the forefront of this movement, Penn State's Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub, empowering young leaders to shape the future of climate and environmental justice. Listen to the podcast.
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