Earth and Mineral Sciences faculty recognized by American Geophysical Union
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Tushar Mittal, the Wilson Faculty Fellow of geosciences, and Jose D. Fuentes, professor of meteorology and atmospheric science, were selected for awards by the American Geophysical Union.
Climate grief expert, author and Stanford researcher visits Oct. 12-13
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Britt Wray, a Stanford Medicine researcher who studies how climate change affects mental health, will visit Penn State University Park Oct.12-13 for a series of events culminating in a Sustainability Showcase keynote talk at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in 121 Sparks Building and online.
$1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel
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Supported by $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program, a team of Penn State materials science researchers will investigate how certain elements — samarium, europium and tellurium — behave in molten salt-based nuclear fuel recycling systems.
Latest study confirms that more rain does not necessarily mean more river water
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Analysis of more than 10,000 rivers shows rainfall and river-flow trends are diverging as climate patterns change
Think more rain means more river water? Not necessarily
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Some rivers are receiving more rain than before but have lower water flow, according to a study
Double trouble: Two active magma reservoirs indicated at Masaya volcano
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Masaya volcano in Nicaragua sits within 13 miles of 2 million people and is a popular tourist destination due to its lava lake. Penn State researchers recently found evidence of two new magma sources under the active volcano, highlighting what they called the critical importance of understanding transitions in volcanic behavior and shallow magma processes, especially when they potentially pose hazards to local communities.
Study of groundwater near fracking sites finds low radium levels, but does raise concerns
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Testing in a limited number of shallow aquifers near fracking sites in southwestern Pennsylvania found low levels of radium overall, but there aren’t yet enough samples to draw firm conclusions about the region as a whole, according to a new report from researchers at Penn State University.
Four faculty join the Institute of Energy and the Environment
Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) has welcomed four new faculty members whose research expands the breadth of expertise within its interdisciplinary community.
Can green infrastructure fortify flood-prone Southeast Michigan? 'We're opening the door for projects'
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As intense rainstorms overwhelm Metro Detroit's century-old combined sewer system, residents, nonprofits, and government turn to rain gardens and large-scale green infrastructure to reduce flooding and protect water quality.
New MRI appointments aim to build on research impact and collaboration
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Penn State’s Materials Research Institute (MRI) has made three leadership appointments focused on strengthening research strategy, external engagement and the scientific direction of MRI’s Nanofabrication Laboratory.
How extreme heat takes a toll on herders, from East Africa to the US
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In northern Kenya, livestock is the heartbeat of rural life. Herders guiding their sheep, goats, cattle or camels across parched landscapes now struggle to find pastures with enough water. Each year, they journey farther from home under an unforgiving sun. Their struggle echoes the challenges herders face in the United States.
Penn State scientists recognized for multistate livestock reproduction research
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Two Penn State scientists are part of a national research team recognized with the 2026 agInnovation Excellence in Multistate Research Award for work aimed at improving reproductive performance in cattle and sheep — a challenge that costs U.S. livestock producers billions of dollars each year.