Saltwater contamination threatens water supplies
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Tidal rivers, which are a source of water for drinking and irrigation, are increasingly vulnerable to saltwater intrusion, according to the findings of an international research team, including Penn State scientists.
Stuckeman School Oct. 8 roundtable to explore intergenerational design
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The College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School at Penn State is hosting a public roundtable discussion panel to explore the concepts of designing across generations and designing for an aging society at noon Oct. 8 in the Stuckeman Family Building Jury Space.
Electric space heating, appliances reduce US residential energy consumption
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Electric space heating systems and appliances can help American homeowners reduce their energy consumption, according to researchers at Penn State.
New clues in how plant microbiomes protect against bacterial speck disease
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Bacterial speck is a common disease affecting tomatoes that can result in lower yields for growers. A new study led by researchers at Penn State gives new clues on how a plant’s microbiome can be used to combat the pathogen.
Commonwealth Sustainability Week to be held online Oct. 1-6
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Penn State Sustainability and the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council invite the public to the fifth annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week, to be held Oct. 6-10. Join daily webinars for engaging conversations around the future of sustainability in Pennsylvania and innovative initiatives that are building a more resilient commonwealth for all. All webinars are free and open to all; registration is required.
Penn State Berks professor named president of agricultural society
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Michael Fidanza, professor of plant and soil science at Penn State Berks, has been named president of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture. He will serve a one-year term as the organization's 239th president.
Fiber optic cables could act as early warning system for geohazards, study finds
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Simple fiber-optic cables that are essential for powering the internet can be a useful tool in spotting geohazards such as sinkholes, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
Population bottlenecks cause decline of mammals’ immunity, researchers find
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Population bottlenecks caused by stark population loss due to illness or habitat destruction caused mammals’ disease immunity to decline, according to a new study led by computational biologists in the Penn State School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The finding comes from the first comparative study of genomic sequences — roadmaps of DNA instructions responsible for encoding how the body works — encoding immunity in 46 mammals.
Shallow injection imperfectly filters Florida wastewater
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Injection of wastewater into shallow wells is meant to filter nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus out of the wastewater. But a new study suggests that nutrients aren’t entirely eliminated—and may be polluting coastal waters.
EnvironMentors Program hosting information sessions for undergraduate students and faculty
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Penn State's EnvironMentors will host two upcoming online sessions for those interested in participating in the program. A session for undergraduate students will be held Oct. 1 and a session for faculty will follow on Oct. 2. Both sessions will begin at 6 p.m.
IST Research Talk to focus on entry to quantum computing
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Swaroop Ghosh, professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering, will present "Some Tips on Entry to Quantum Computing and Performing Impactful Research" on Oct. 7 in E202 Westgate Building on the University Park campus. The event is part of IST Research Talks, a series of lectures that highlight the interdisciplinary work of Penn State faculty and scholars.
Stuckeman architecture professor selected for Villa Albertine Residency Program
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Delphine Lewandowski, a French architect and researcher who recently joined the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School faculty, has been selected for the 2026 Villa Albertine Residency Program, which supports original research in the United States.