Sorry Twisters, science says we probably can't tame tornadoes
| cnet.com
And the consequences could be dire if we did. This article quotes Paul Markowski, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology.
Troy Sutton named Huck Early Career Chair in Virology
| psu.edu
Troy Sutton, assistant professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State, has been awarded a Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Virology.
Q&A: Will H5N1 avian influenza evolve to become more dangerous to humans?
| psu.edu
H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was first detected in dairy cattle in Texas on March 25 and has since spread to several additional states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed multiple human infections in which the individuals were exposed to infected dairy cattle. Penn State News spoke with Ruth Nissly, assistant research professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences, to learn more about how scientists are monitoring the H5N1 virus.
CTSI hosts research day to discuss how to improve health in rural Pennsylvania
| psu.edu
A diverse coalition of community leaders came together with University faculty and staff to tackle the pressing rural health issues and disparities facing the region for the Schuylkill County Health Collaborative Community-Driven Research Day in May. The event was hosted by Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute, in collaboration with Penn State Schuylkill and Primary Health Network.
Consortium of Rural States multi-institutional pilot awardees announced
| psu.edu
Two Penn State University-engaged faculty have been awarded funding through the CORES 2024 multi-institutional pilot award program, which supports translational science projects that identify and resolve barriers to conducting translational research.
Solar farms with stormwater controls mitigate runoff, erosion, study finds
| psu.edu
As the number of major utility-scale ground solar panel installations grows, concerns about their impacts on natural hydrologic processes also have grown. However, a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that excess runoff or increased erosion can be easily mitigated — if these “solar farms” are properly built.
Microbiome Kickstart Workshop will assist newcomers to the field
| psu.edu
The One Health Microbiome Center has opened registration for its fifth annual Microbiome Kickstart Workshop, to be held in August at University Park. This free, comprehensive, workshop is a cornerstone training event for emerging researchers to launch their microbiome studies and network at Penn State.
Penn State announces new Office of Research Administration Services
| psu.edu
Penn State has announced the establishment of the new Office of Research Administration Services, under the Office of Senior Vice President for Research, with John Hanold as the lead.
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
| alleghenyfront.org
The heat is absorbed and released by buildings, roads and pavement. It's worse in neighborhoods with low-income and higher populations of people of color.
Penn State student awarded Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change scholarship
| psu.edu
Joy Adul, a graduate student in the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State, was one of 20 students selected to receive a scholarship from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Scholarship Programme. The IPCC is the leading international body for assessing climate change.
Twenty-two students receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
| psu.edu
The Graduate School at Penn State welcomes 22 new National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program recipients for the 2024-25 academic year.
Diet quality briefly improved during the pandemic
| earth.com
The experts found that American diets may have improved in quality and diversity following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article features Penn State research.
Lacking a standard unit for light measurement, scientists devised a spectral sensitivity curve in the early 20th century. This graph, representing an "average human observer," mathematically quantifies light. Though imperfect, it remains the standard today, but an update could significantly improve the energy efficiency of lighting. Listen to the podcast.
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