Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
| bostonglobe.com
The research should provide insight into how ice age cycles have changed and help in understanding how atmospheric carbon changed climate. This article quotes Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences.
College of Ag Sciences graduate students receive research grant awards
| psu.edu
Thirteen graduate students in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences received research grants recently awarded by the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Graduate student’s materials science research recognized by national society
| psu.edu
Mingyu Yu, doctoral candidate in materials science and engineering at Penn State, recently received the Graduate Student Research Award from the professional society AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces and Processing for innovative research in two-dimensional materials.
Computer science professor named fellow of National Academy of Inventors
| psu.edu
Anand Sivasubramaniam, distinguished professor of computer science and engineering and associate head of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in the Penn State School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, was named a fellow by the National Academy of Investors.
Bird flu cases are making a comeback in 2025. What’s Pennsylvania’s plan?
| wvia.org
The Pennsylvania Farm Show welcomes birds for the first time since 2022. With no reported commercial or backyard bird flu cases in Pennsylvania, cases are on the rise nationwide, including the first confirmed human death in the United States. This article quotes Gregory Martin, poultry educator for Penn State Extension.
Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
| apnews.com
An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice they say is at least 1.2 million years old. This article quotes Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor of geosciences.
Penn State professor receives National Medal of Science for climate research
| pennlive.com
Richard Alley, famous for his studies of polar ice cores, was one of this year's awardees. Founded by Congress in 1959, the medal is issued by the National Science Foundation to those who have made “outstanding contributions to knowledge.”
An 8-year-old’s backyard discovery about ants changed Earth science
| earth.com
Children and scientists discover how wasps trick ants into protecting their larvae, changing our understanding of nature's connections. This article quotes Andrew Deans, professor of entomology.
Virtual speaker to discuss impact and potential of PlantVillage on Jan. 21
| psu.edu
In the next Virtual Speaker Series from the Penn State Alumni Association, David Hughes, Huck Chair in Global Food Security at Penn State, will discuss PlantVillage, an AI-enabled "land grant in a phone" that uses data sharing to help smallholder farmers across Africa, Asia and the Americas adapt to climate change. This free event will be held on Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 21. Registration is open now.
Cycling and sustainability go hand-in-hand for College of Ag Sciences student
| psu.edu
Emily Stapleton, a first-year agricultural and biorenewable systems management major in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is working toward a career in sustainable food production. At Penn State, she’s found a place to pursue her academic interests and love of competitive cycling.
Keep wildfire smoke out of your home: Expert advice to avoid hazardous conditions
| usatoday.com
With several wildfires raging around Los Angeles and evacuations underway, experts offer tips to improve your indoor air quality. This article quotes William P. Bahnfleth, professor of architectural engineering.
Mechanical engineering researchers awarded Office of Naval Research grants
| psu.edu
Amrita Basak, the Shuman Early Career Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Herschel Pangborn, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and of aerospace engineering, were selected to receive $750,000 to conduct research as 2025 Office of Naval Research Young Investigator award recipients.
Cement, a major component of concrete, is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Researchers are exploring agricultural waste as a potential alternative to cement, aiming to reduce carbon footprint while also finding new uses for farm byproducts. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of this solution depend on the collaboration between researchers and farming communities. Listen to the podcast.
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