Penn State Schuylkill biology major presents research at Pennsylvania Capitol
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Penn State Schuylkill biology major James Bell was one of four students selected to represent Penn State at the annual "Research at the Capitol" event in Harrisburg. Bell presented his research on soil-derived antibiotics and a red-pigmented bacterium to legislators and was also honored with the Roe Fund for a Just and Sustainable Future’s Impact Award for his commitment to sustainability.
Rare dire wolf bone logged by undergraduate student at Penn State
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The world was mesmerized by Colossal Biosciences’ recent announcement that they had cloned dire wolf pups, a species of canine that’s been extinct for more than 10,000 years. While experts have debated the “de-extinction” of these wolves, which are far more genetically similar to living grey wolf than to the original dire wolf, one thing is certainly true: Ethan Merckx, an undergraduate student at Penn State, recently catalogued a jawbone from one of Pennsylvania’s few dire wolf fossils.
‘Communicating With Farmers Under Stress’ webinar aimed at ag professionals
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An upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, “Communicating With Farmers Under Stress,” is aimed at helping participants learn the signs of stress and how to help. This webinar will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on May 15.
Research key preparation for pursuing doctorate, Penn State undergrad says
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Seeing the “huge juxtaposition” between streams flowing near her childhood home in Lancaster County impaired by pollution from intensive agriculture and the seemingly pristine creeks tumbling down the forested mountains around her family’s cabin in Mifflin County led Bridget Reheard to study how contaminants in waters affect aquatic organisms and aspirations for a career working to protect natural resources.
How do you like them apples? Apple genus evolution revealed
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A new comparison and analysis of the genomes of species in the genus Malus, which includes the domesticated apple and its wild relatives, revealed the evolutionary relationships among the species and how their genomes have evolved over the past nearly 60 million years.
Q&A: Microscopic robots may shape the future of health, tech and the environment
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From microscopic robots that can carry and deliver drugs inside the human body to tiny particles that can detect and break down microplastics, researchers in an emerging field called active matter are looking toward the microscale to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
‘We need everybody to care about it’ | Sustainability course attribution approved for LionPath
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The Penn State University Faculty Senate approved legislation for the creation of a new course attribution on LionPath meant to promote sustainability within Penn State courses. The proposal was passed
Are you committing "lawn slaughter"? 10 ways you might be killing your yard
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You don’t mean to abuse your lawn. But sometimes the things you think are good for it end up causing harm. This article quotes Peter Landschoot, Professor Emeritus of Plant Science.
How trash from ancient humans is protecting these coastal islands today
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The barrier islands off the coast of Georgia are littered with millions of oysters left behind by Indigenous peoples. New research shows they’re still protecting the land. This article quotes Jacob Holland-Lulewicz, assistant professor of anthropology.
Earth's warming affecting Americans from coast to coast
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Continued use of fossil fuels has warmed oceans, melted ice caps and led to some of the hottest years in recorded history. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography.
Nursing faculty member awarded the Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research
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The Social Science Research Institute announced Jennifer Kowalkowski, assistant professor of nursing at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, is the winner of the 2025 Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research.
Native plants connect Welch Building landscaping to Indigenous traditions
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Representatives from Penn State’s Office of the Physical Plant and the College of the Liberal Arts collaborated to ensure the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building’s exterior landscaping include native plants and trees that pay homage to the Indigenous nations whose ancestral homelands now comprise the University’s campuses.