Mercury rising: Study sheds new light on ancient volcanoes' environmental impact
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Massive volcanic events in Earth’s history that released large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere frequently correlate with periods of severe environmental change and mass extinctions. A new method to estimate how much and how rapidly carbon was released by the volcanoes could improve our understanding of the climate response, according to a team led by researchers from Penn State and the University of Oxford. They published their approach in Nature Geosciences.
Penn State students create accessible charging tech for electric vehicles
| wtaj.com
As electric vehicles (EV) become more and more common, a group of Penn State students are working to create a cost effective option to charge them.
New demands to measure emissions raise cautious hopes in Pennsylvania among environmental sleuths who monitor fracking sites
| msn.com
For the first time, Pennsylvania fracking companies are facing real-time scrutiny from federal and state regulators over emissions of methane and other harmful air pollutants at drilling sites and storage facilities for toxic wastewater left over from oil and gas extractions. This article quotes Dave Yoxtheimer, Senior Research Assistant, Earth and Environmental Systems Institute, and Kenneth Davis, a professor of climate and atmospheric science.
New tech harvests both magnetic and ultrasound energy to safely power medical implants
| nanowerk.com
Novel dual energy harvesting device combines magnetic field and ultrasonic waves to safely generate over 50 mW - enough to swiftly recharge pacemakers without surgery.
Equity and inclusion, peer review grants available from Schreyer Institute
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The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence invites proposals for the Advancing Equity and Inclusion Grant program and grants for units to support updates to their peer review guidelines.
Penn State College of Ag Sciences seeks partners for statewide tech initiative
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Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences invites collaborators from within and beyond the University to join it as it embarks on a new initiative focused on leveraging emerging and advanced technologies to support sustainable and resilient agricultural systems and the broader living systems that support them.
Penn State Inter-Campus Health and Medicine Research Program spurs collaboration
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Penn State Harrisburg and Penn State College of Medicine have announced a new initiative to support interdisciplinary research projects in health and medicine. The Penn State Inter-Campus Health and Medicine Research Program aims to enhance research capabilities across multiple locations, leverage diverse expertise and resources, and promote the translation of research findings into clinical practice and community health.
New role for bacterial enzyme in gut metabolism revealed
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Synthesized from cholesterol in the liver, bile acids long have been known to play a role in human metabolism. A team led by Penn State researchers has uncovered the mechanism by which bacteria in the gut generate a wide variety of new bile acid species, the functions of which are not yet clear.
TerraSafe Materials and Penn State announcing liscensing agreement to commercialize breakthrough material technologies
| wtaj.com
TerraSafe Materials, Inc. (“TerraSafe” or the “Company”), the first portfolio company launched by Big Idea Ventures’ Generation Food Rural Partners I, LP (“GFRP”) Fund, has signed new agreements with The Penn State Research Foundation ("PSRF") to further the Company’s mission to replace single-use plastics. This article quotes Jeffrey Catchmark, Ph.D., Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Bioethics, and Andrew Read, Interim Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State, and President for the Penn State Research Foundation.
Penn State Global announces 2023-24 award recipients for global engagement
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Penn State Global has announced the 2023-24 recipients of its annual awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and academic programs at Penn State who have helped to advance the University’s global engagement goals.
Old trees, heavy rain and high heat are climate concerns for Harrisburg neighbors
| stateimpact.npr.org
Extreme heat and heavy rainstorms are two examples of severe weather that are more common in Pennsylvania because of climate change. People are already noticing the effects. StateImpact Pennsylvania met with four neighbors in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill to learn about climate effects.
Penn State plans for $3.3 million grant toward electric vehicles, infrastructure
| psucollegian.com
Earlier this year, Penn State received a $3.3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to invest in electric vehicles and infrastructure at the university.