Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming
| theconversation.com
When tropical meteorologists peer at satellite images, they often catch sight of subtle cloud formations hinting at something more ominous brewing. New techniques are helping forecasters spot potentially dangerous storms earlier than ever. This article was written by Xingchao Chen, assistant professor of meteorology and atmospheric science.
Nine wells in Franklin County found with high PFAS levels
| stateimpact.npr.org
Letterkenny Army Depot continues to test for the chemicals, which are linked to health problems like cancer, reproductive issues and developmental delays in children. This article quotes Faith Kibuye, Penn State water resources associate.
Researchers, staff work with Pittsburgh municipalities to predict geohazards
| psu.edu
Penn State students, Carnegie Mellon students, Penn State faculty and staff from the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State are collaborating to use existing fiber optic cables to predict dangerous geohazards like flooding, landslides and sinkholes in Pittsburgh. They're also asking for the community's help.
Texas reservoir water levels are hitting record lows. Here's why
| newsweek.com
As of August 7, Amistad International Reservoir is 25.2 percent full, and Falcon International Reservoir is 13.3 percent full. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography, and Antonia Hadjimichael, assistant professor of geosciences.
Inaugural GSV x Penn State AI conference to be held Sept. 22-25 in Philadelphia
| psu.edu
Education professionals, entrepreneurs and AI-industry experts are invited to attend the inaugural East Coast Global Silicon Valley (GSV) x Penn State event. The Global Impact Forum will be held Sept. 22-25 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Debby could hit Philly with rain Friday, severe thunderstorm watch in effect Tuesday
| whyy.org
Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to travel through the Mid-Atlantic region later this week. The storm will also ‘supercharge’ rainstorms Tuesday. This article quotes Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology & atmospheric science and geography.
Heat waves, dry spells have financial impacts yet to be seen by local farmers
| triblive.com
A roller coaster summer of heat waves and dry spells is pausing business on some local farms, threatening their pocketbooks. “We’re usually open at the end of July,” said Mikayla Long of Myers Pickle Farm in Gilpin, a well-known farm and store. This article quotes Robert Pollock, educator with Penn State Extension.
Risk of ‘catastrophic’ sea level rise increases after worrying Greenland discovery
| nypost.com
The risk of a “catastrophic” sea-level rise that would swamp some of the world’s major cities has increased after scientists made a worrying discovery. This article quotes Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences.
Ag Progress Days returns for packed schedule of activities, demos and exhibits
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Ag Progress Days is back Aug. 13-15 with a full schedule of demonstrations, activities and learning for agriculture enthusiasts of all ages, including the latest in tech, an expansive trade show and activities for kids of all ages.
Center for Quantitative Imaging launches computed tomography users group
| psu.edu
The Center for Quantitative Imaging has launched the Penn State CT Users Group, which is open to all faculty, students and researchers interested in harnessing the power of computed tomography for their work.
Professor’s new book examines universities’ role in advancing science
| psu.edu
Penn State Professor of Sociology, Education and Demography David P. Baker is the co-author of the new book, “Global Mega-Science: Universities, Research Collaborations, and Knowledge Production,” which charts the spread of the global university system over the past 120 years and how it precipitated the growth of scientific knowledge.
Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Awards announced
| psu.edu
Penn State announced the recipients of the inaugural Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Awards, a new program designed for faculty who specifically support undergraduate student participation in research that aims to improve community well-being.
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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