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If aliens beam signals like humans do, we know where to listen. A new study led by Penn State and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows that Earth’s deep…
Aug 21, 2025
If nuclear war erupts, the blast zone may not be the only place where lives are lost.
Jul 23, 2025
Swapping traditional carbohydrate-based bedtime snacks for pistachios could reshape the gut microbiome in adults with prediabetes, according to research published in Current Developments in Nutrition.
Jul 14, 2025
Deep in the Bolivian highlands, archaeologists have uncovered a massive temple complex that served as a crucial gateway for one of South America's most powerful ancient civilizations.
Jun 24, 2025
The next time a robot recommends a menu item at your favorite restaurant, its gender presentation might be subtly influencing your decision more than you realize.
May 8, 2025
Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a new model for how intelligent life developed on Earth.
Feb 15, 2025
Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a study led by researchers at Penn State suggests that, under certain conditions, the native bees can bounce back if the apiaries are moved away.
Feb 11, 2025
For the first time, scientists have observed a collection of particles, also known as a quasiparticle, that's massless when moving one direction but has mass in the other direction.
Dec 10, 2024
Summary: New research from Penn State College of Medicine reveals that everyday physical activities, from walking the dog to doing household chores, can provide immediate cognitive benefits.
Nov 13, 2024
Summary: New research from Penn State reveals that microplastics floating in the atmosphere can trigger ice crystal formation in clouds at warmer temperatures than normal.
Nov 7, 2024
A new study by Penn State researchers shows that lack of food, not money, is the primary driver of poaching and other illegal activities in Tanzania's Mkomazi National Park.
Sep 25, 2024
The recent Penn State study reveals a striking contrast in life expectancy among English-speaking countries.
Aug 14, 2024
Penn State Research Reveals Connection Between Sleep and Teen Alcohol and Marijuana Use A new study led by Penn State researchers has uncovered a significant link between childhood sleep patterns and future substance use.
Aug 14, 2024
A class of proteins that regulates cell repair and enhances cell growth-signaling systems could be a promising new target for the treatment of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
Jul 2, 2024
