Toward a more sustainable future for the rare earths industry
| eos.org
A new book explores how more sustainable methods are being applied to the recovery, processing, and purification of rare earths used in everyday technologies.
Penn State researchers earn funding for sustainable weed and insect management
| psu.edu
Three Penn State research teams have received awards totaling $1.78 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to investigate climate-smart approaches to pest control in agriculture.
2025 IEE Seed Grant Program accepting energy, environmental project proposals
| psu.edu
Proposals are now being accepted for Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment’s 2025 Seed Grant Program. The deadline is Dec. 9.
Penn State hosts International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering
| psu.edu
This fall, the Penn State Mining Engineering program invited engineers worldwide to Pittsburgh for the 7th International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering. At the symposium, researchers and experts from academia, industry, and scientific research institutes shared new concepts and exhibited technical equipment to forward mine safety science and engineering.
Penn State Sustainability to screen 'Newtok' for Intersections Film Series
| psu.edu
Penn State Sustainability’s (SustainPSU) Intersections Film Program returns at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 with its screening of “Newtok.” The film will be screened online on Zoom and is free and open to the public with pre-registration.
Once-rare infection spread by tick bites on the rise in the US... and it's already reached the UK, warn experts
| dailymail.co.uk
Every year the tick-borne disease babesiosis, sometimes referred to as 'American malaria', has increased by an average of 9 per cent between 2015 and 2022 in the US. This article features Penn State research.
Video: Hurricane Milton sucks water out of Tampa Bay
| yahoo.com
Tampa Bay experienced a rare reverse storm surge as Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening. This article quotes Peter Stempel, associate professor in landscape architecture.
It’s time to redesign hurricane season’s most recognizable graphic
| fastcompany.com
The ‘cone’ has been a staple in hurricane communication, but many meteorologists believe it’s misleading. This article quotes Rob Lydick, a forecaster for Weather World at Penn State.
AI decodes microbes’ message in milk safety testing approach
| psu.edu
By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbes in a milk sample with artificial intelligence (AI), researchers were able to detect anomalies in milk production, such as contamination or unauthorized additives. The new approach could help improve dairy safety, according to the study authors from Penn State, Cornell University and IBM Research.
Landscape effects of hunter-gatherer practices reshape idea of agriculture
| psu.edu
Humans likely played key roles in affecting plant dispersal and genetic diversity long before the advent of farming, according to new research by Penn State anthropologists.
Three Minute Thesis competition provides lasting impact for graduate students
| psu.edu
Graduate students took away positive experiences participating in Penn State’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition this past spring.
A matter of taste: Electronic tongue reveals AI inner thoughts
| psu.edu
A team led by Penn State researchers recently developed an electronic tongue capable of identifying differences in similar liquids, such as milk with varying water content; diverse products, including soda types and coffee blends; signs of spoilage in fruit juices; and instances of food safety concerns. They found that results were even more accurate when artificial intelligence used its own assessment parameters to interpret the data generated by the electronic tongue.
Flooding is the world's most devastating natural disaster, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Millions of Americans live in high-risk flood zones, with the threat amplified by climate change and aging infrastructure. This episode explores how innovative computer modeling and visualizations can help communities plan for future flood risks and develop effective response strategies. Listen to the podcast.
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