Window to the past: New microfossils suggest earlier rise in complex life
| psu.edu
Microfossils from Western Australia may capture a jump in the complexity of life that coincided with the rise of oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, according to an international team that includes Penn State scientists.
Groundwater: Deep need, deep trouble
| by Christopher Scott
Groundwater is a hidden resource that many people have come to rely on. Large amounts of it are used to supply drinking water to communities and irrigation to farmlands. However, with groundwater being pumped faster than it is replenished and climate change exacerbating its decline, that commodity is in danger of disappearing.
The next pandemic could strike crops, not people
| wfmz.com
Genetic uniformity is central to modern farming, but as Grist finds in this analysis, it may leave people vulnerable to plant disease breakouts. This article mentions Penn State Brandywine.
Engineering student selected as 'future leader' by national building society
| psu.edu
Zahra Ghorbani, a doctoral candidate in architectural engineering at Penn State, was selected to receive the Future Leaders Award from the National Institute of Building Sciences.
Architecture lab’s computational textiles work featured in upcoming exhibition
| psu.edu
Work by Felecia Davis, associate professor of architecture in the Stuckeman School, and her team of Computational Textiles Lab (SOFTLAB) researchers in the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing at Penn State that explores Black culture, its relationship to technology and concepts of translation in architectural design will be featured in a new exhibition in downtown Montreal.
Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being
| psu.edu
A framework called regenerative landscape design may improve how complex, interconnected environmental and social challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, are addressed, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.
Potentially revolutionizing cancer treatment – scientists uncover mechanics of breast cancer metastasis
| scitechdaily.com
The most lethal aspect of any cancer is metastasis, which is the spread of cancer cells throughout the body. Groundbreaking research led by Penn State has uncovered for the first time the mechanisms that may enable breast cancer cells to invade healthy tissues. The article quotes, Amir Sheikhi, Dorothy Foehr Huck, and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Biomaterials and Regenerative Engineering and assistant professor of chemical engineering and biomedical engineering.
Should busy cities start banning left-hand turns?
| radiohealthjournal.org
Experts dive into these road rules and offer solutions to simplify your daily errands. This public radio segment quotes Vikash Gayah, professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim director of the Larson Transportation Institute.
Can this team create ‘perfect’ reef?
| columbian.com
U.S. military is banking on it amid climate change. This article, originally published by the Miami Herald, quotes Michael Yukish, professor of aerospace engineering.
Giraffes are at risk of extinction
| myfox8.com
Giraffes are the world’s tallest mammals and an African icon, but they are also vulnerable to extinction. This article and broadcast TV segment was originally written for The Conversation by Derek Lee, associate research professor of biology.
17 low-lift ways to actually reduce your environmental footprint as a renter
| elledecor.com
Little changes really do add up. This article quotes Lara Fowler, director of Penn State Sustainability and chief sustainability officer.
Reproductive anomaly enables a tick species to race into Pennsylvania
| post-gazette.com
New Lyme disease-bearing tick enters Pennsylvania. This article mentions Penn State.
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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