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Woman running pushing child in jogging stroller

Parents who run with a stroller have lower risk of overuse injury

August 12, 2026

large gathering of people dressed in a state-fair like setting

Q&A: Why is the Amish population growing so fast in America?

August 11, 2026

Bumblebee on a blue flower

Bumblebees can learn to associate new smells with their queen

August 11, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor’s latest poetry volume earns praise

August 05, 2026

A pleased teenage boy discussing something on his telephone with his smiling mother, who rests her hand on his shoulder.

Social bonds, recognition linked to reduced suicidal thoughts in teens

August 04, 2026

Person in arid surroundings

Drone cameras can measure pigments indicating surface health of drylands soils

July 29, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

Penn State Altoona professor publishes collected works of poetry

July 28, 2026

A bird approaches a nesting box

Industrial noise may alter bluebird behavior but not cognitive ability

July 28, 2026

Many honey bees on honey comb

Diets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticides

July 28, 2026

Grandfather, daughter and granddaughter in a bedroom. The granddaughter, who is around 6 years old, holds an orange crocheted heart.

Benefits of middle school program trickle down to next generation

July 27, 2026

A high school student sits at a laptop in a classroom while looking thoughtfully into the distance, with classmates working in the background. The image illustrates new Penn State research examining how adolescents' career expectations develop and how family socioeconomic background influences the occupations they aspire to pursue.

Q&A: What influences teens' career expectations?

July 24, 2026

Close up of a person's chest, wearing a olive green sleeveless shirt, with a sensor attached to it.

Stretchable antenna keeps wearable health sensors in tune with human health

July 24, 2026

Device with green laser light shining on red liquid in beaker

Chocolate syrup-like fluid stores multiple interacting memories

July 23, 2026

Team effort guides publication of late Liberal Arts dean Susan Welch's last book

July 22, 2026

Barn in Kentucky

Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia

July 20, 2026

An elementary school teacher smiles as he leans over a table to help a small group of students using a tablet during class, while other children work independently in the bright, modern classroom.

Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion

July 20, 2026

graphic collage of multiple images depicting volatile oil prices amid international conflict

Energy price shocks slow state economies; spur energy efficiency investments

July 17, 2026

Pennsylvania dairy farm

Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers’ bottom lines and the environment?

July 17, 2026

Calculator and 1040 tax form

Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services?

July 17, 2026

A hand holding a smartphone with a telehealth app on the screen. The app is confirming an appointment booking for Friday, the 20th at 9:00 a.m.

AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors

July 16, 2026

A close up shot of a bioelectrode painted to look like a shark on the side of a researcher's curled fist

Paintable electrodes could power creative and colorful wearable sensors

July 13, 2026

A scientific figure illustrating how different atomic arrangements of the same material can lead to substantially changes in corrosion susceptibility, with one simulated material appearing much more corroded than the other two examples

Metals’ atomic arrangement can create ‘corrosion highways’ in nuclear reactors

July 13, 2026

A woman's hands scoop a ripe avocado above a cutting board in a kitchen

Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity

July 13, 2026

A person with a screwdriver repairing an internal part of a laptop

Certifying third-party repairs retains customers, signals utility left in goods

July 09, 2026

person with a backpack walks alone in a school courtyard

Kids received mental health treatment in record numbers after pandemic

July 09, 2026

A photo taken in a lab shows a close up of two gloves hands interacting with a small, finger-size circuit board placed on the base of a microscope

Quantum material opens new path for studying unusual electronic behavior

July 09, 2026

The torso of a woman in a black suit covered with small hoses reclines on a hospital bed. Her right arm rests on a table with two sensors attached to it.

Unmedicated women with depression do not tolerate heat as well as those on SSRIs

July 09, 2026

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

A manager and three wait staff stand in an otherwise empty restaurant, discussing tasks for the coming shift.

Employees who feel overqualified view more work tasks as unreasonable

July 08, 2026

Artist’s impression of binary black holes about to collide

Simplifying black hole mergers — the universe’s most violent phenomena

July 07, 2026

Student work in physics lab reaches across table of instruments

‘Designer’ superconducting diamond offers roadmap to multifunction quantum chips

July 02, 2026

Black circle surrounded by orange light with radiating lines of orange light representing influx of energy

Dynamic black holes explained by simple thermodynamics?

July 02, 2026

A researcher in a white lab coat and safety glasses operates a large mechanical testing machine in a laboratory to test the strength of concrete

New design approach may help slash the price of ultra-durable concrete

June 26, 2026

a pile of clear blue, disposable plastic bottles

Plastic bottles could find new life in batteries as graphite

June 26, 2026

Illustration depicting a microfabricated atomic vapor cell, with atoms trapped within glass cavities on a chip

Glass cells of atoms offer a new path to smarter, cheaper sensors

June 26, 2026

Q&A: What can archaeology teach us about democracy and autocracy?

June 25, 2026

A person returns a reusable takeout container to a collection bin

Simple acknowledgment boosts repeat customer participation in take-back programs

June 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor publishes new book on North American energy history

June 23, 2026

Lisa Posey, standing in a computer lab

People avoid loss, regret rather than rely on 'risk-return' financial strategy

June 23, 2026

Assortment of burgers, fries, donuts and other junk food

‘Food noise’ discussion on social media helps define the term

June 22, 2026

A tractor on its side in a field.

Most recent Pennsylvania farm fatality report identifies agricultural hazards

June 17, 2026

Illustration of a crossroads with four intersecting roads centered around a balance scale, symbolizing ethical decision-making. Two human figures stand near the crossroads, alongside an hourglass and a document icon, representing accountability, time pressure and organizational responsibility.

Q&A: Do high-pressure environments encourage moral disengagement?

June 17, 2026

A drone photo showcasing a group of five researchers standing on a road embankment in front of a research facillity in the vast, flat envioronment of Northern Alaska.

Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska’s thawing permafrost

June 16, 2026

Erin Trouba accepts an award.

Penn State Extension agricultural guide receives national award for excellence

June 12, 2026

mother, father, approximately 8-year-old boy, and teacher all looking pleased at parent-teacher conference in a classroom

Coaching parents of preschool children improved child skills through grade seven

June 10, 2026

Person on a walk

Four-minute daily workout improves strength, balance in older adults

June 09, 2026

A researcher, Owen Griffith, fits a cooling cap onto the head of a seated volunteer, co-author Maddie McLaughlin.

Head cooling may reduce depression symptoms and change brain activity

June 09, 2026

Close-up view of sensors and radar on roof of black autonomous driving vehicle (self-driving car or driverless car).

Artificial eyes could bring human-like sight to self-driving cars, robots

June 09, 2026

The image shows a smartly dressed businessman resting in his office in front of his computer. He is tired and wants to go home. His face is covered by his hand.

Passive AI use at work increases feelings of work meaninglessness, study finds

June 05, 2026

A laptop screen in a dark room showing examples of the research stimuli.

Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons

June 04, 2026

Photo of a heath aster taken at a field research station at Harner Farm in Centre County, PA

Q&A: New text to serve as reference for advances in plant development

June 01, 2026

Photograph of professor

Q&A: Faculty member's new books explore philosophy, language and interpretation

June 01, 2026

Empathy in play: IMPACT Deck sparks conversation and connection among students

May 28, 2026

A close up of a doctor holding a smartphone next to a laptop

Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate

May 28, 2026

Person sitting at desk and working at computer

AI can mass-produce finance research papers indistinguishable from human work

May 28, 2026

Bird's eye view of a wooded, Pennsylvania landscape

Finding new ways to measure the local sustainability of rural tourism

May 26, 2026

woman using pipet in lab

DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments

May 21, 2026

Penn State professor Erin Murphy standing beside banner for International Literature Festival Dublin outdoors.

Penn State Altoona English professor reads poetry in Ireland

May 21, 2026

A picture of a 3D printed acoustic metasurface that can be applied to speakers to focus the sound into a tight focal point

3D-printed speaker cover can focus audio into a private ‘sound spot’

May 21, 2026

Building model on a table covered in papers

Company location, rather than growth, may lead to higher investment returns

May 20, 2026

Man sitting on couch using e-cigarette

Nicotine e-cigarettes reduce harmful chemical exposure, help smokers quit

May 19, 2026

Graduate students on a boat collecting core samples

Rwenzori Mountains’ first major fire in 12,000 years marked new era for climate

May 19, 2026

A bumble bee sitting on a yellow flower

Worker bumble bees help determine which baby bee will become queen

May 18, 2026

A bioelectronic sensor sits laid out on a researcher's fingertip, showing it's small scale.

Stretchy implants could stick to arteries to treat high blood pressure

May 15, 2026

A book cover featuring a portrait of Emily Brontë, with skin cracked and overlaid with stars and the title "This Dark Night: Emily Brontë, A Life" and the author's name "Deborah Lutz"

New book explores the life of ‘Wuthering Heights’ author Emily Brontë

May 13, 2026

visualization of decentralized governance with interconnected communities and shared digital decision-making

Democratic approach to challenge, improve AI tools

May 13, 2026

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Woman running pushing child in jogging stroller

Parents who run with a stroller have lower risk of overuse injury

August 12, 2026

large gathering of people dressed in a state-fair like setting

Q&A: Why is the Amish population growing so fast in America?

August 11, 2026

Bumblebee on a blue flower

Bumblebees can learn to associate new smells with their queen

August 11, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor’s latest poetry volume earns praise

August 05, 2026

A pleased teenage boy discussing something on his telephone with his smiling mother, who rests her hand on his shoulder.

Social bonds, recognition linked to reduced suicidal thoughts in teens

August 04, 2026

Person in arid surroundings

Drone cameras can measure pigments indicating surface health of drylands soils

July 29, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

Penn State Altoona professor publishes collected works of poetry

July 28, 2026

A bird approaches a nesting box

Industrial noise may alter bluebird behavior but not cognitive ability

July 28, 2026

Many honey bees on honey comb

Diets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticides

July 28, 2026

Grandfather, daughter and granddaughter in a bedroom. The granddaughter, who is around 6 years old, holds an orange crocheted heart.

Benefits of middle school program trickle down to next generation

July 27, 2026

A high school student sits at a laptop in a classroom while looking thoughtfully into the distance, with classmates working in the background. The image illustrates new Penn State research examining how adolescents' career expectations develop and how family socioeconomic background influences the occupations they aspire to pursue.

Q&A: What influences teens' career expectations?

July 24, 2026

Close up of a person's chest, wearing a olive green sleeveless shirt, with a sensor attached to it.

Stretchable antenna keeps wearable health sensors in tune with human health

July 24, 2026

Device with green laser light shining on red liquid in beaker

Chocolate syrup-like fluid stores multiple interacting memories

July 23, 2026

Team effort guides publication of late Liberal Arts dean Susan Welch's last book

July 22, 2026

Barn in Kentucky

Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia

July 20, 2026

An elementary school teacher smiles as he leans over a table to help a small group of students using a tablet during class, while other children work independently in the bright, modern classroom.

Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion

July 20, 2026

graphic collage of multiple images depicting volatile oil prices amid international conflict

Energy price shocks slow state economies; spur energy efficiency investments

July 17, 2026

Pennsylvania dairy farm

Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers’ bottom lines and the environment?

July 17, 2026

Calculator and 1040 tax form

Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services?

July 17, 2026

A hand holding a smartphone with a telehealth app on the screen. The app is confirming an appointment booking for Friday, the 20th at 9:00 a.m.

AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors

July 16, 2026

A close up shot of a bioelectrode painted to look like a shark on the side of a researcher's curled fist

Paintable electrodes could power creative and colorful wearable sensors

July 13, 2026

A scientific figure illustrating how different atomic arrangements of the same material can lead to substantially changes in corrosion susceptibility, with one simulated material appearing much more corroded than the other two examples

Metals’ atomic arrangement can create ‘corrosion highways’ in nuclear reactors

July 13, 2026

A woman's hands scoop a ripe avocado above a cutting board in a kitchen

Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity

July 13, 2026

A person with a screwdriver repairing an internal part of a laptop

Certifying third-party repairs retains customers, signals utility left in goods

July 09, 2026

person with a backpack walks alone in a school courtyard

Kids received mental health treatment in record numbers after pandemic

July 09, 2026

A photo taken in a lab shows a close up of two gloves hands interacting with a small, finger-size circuit board placed on the base of a microscope

Quantum material opens new path for studying unusual electronic behavior

July 09, 2026

The torso of a woman in a black suit covered with small hoses reclines on a hospital bed. Her right arm rests on a table with two sensors attached to it.

Unmedicated women with depression do not tolerate heat as well as those on SSRIs

July 09, 2026

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

A manager and three wait staff stand in an otherwise empty restaurant, discussing tasks for the coming shift.

Employees who feel overqualified view more work tasks as unreasonable

July 08, 2026

Artist’s impression of binary black holes about to collide

Simplifying black hole mergers — the universe’s most violent phenomena

July 07, 2026

Student work in physics lab reaches across table of instruments

‘Designer’ superconducting diamond offers roadmap to multifunction quantum chips

July 02, 2026

Black circle surrounded by orange light with radiating lines of orange light representing influx of energy

Dynamic black holes explained by simple thermodynamics?

July 02, 2026

A researcher in a white lab coat and safety glasses operates a large mechanical testing machine in a laboratory to test the strength of concrete

New design approach may help slash the price of ultra-durable concrete

June 26, 2026

a pile of clear blue, disposable plastic bottles

Plastic bottles could find new life in batteries as graphite

June 26, 2026

Illustration depicting a microfabricated atomic vapor cell, with atoms trapped within glass cavities on a chip

Glass cells of atoms offer a new path to smarter, cheaper sensors

June 26, 2026

Q&A: What can archaeology teach us about democracy and autocracy?

June 25, 2026

A person returns a reusable takeout container to a collection bin

Simple acknowledgment boosts repeat customer participation in take-back programs

June 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor publishes new book on North American energy history

June 23, 2026

Lisa Posey, standing in a computer lab

People avoid loss, regret rather than rely on 'risk-return' financial strategy

June 23, 2026

Assortment of burgers, fries, donuts and other junk food

‘Food noise’ discussion on social media helps define the term

June 22, 2026

A tractor on its side in a field.

Most recent Pennsylvania farm fatality report identifies agricultural hazards

June 17, 2026

Illustration of a crossroads with four intersecting roads centered around a balance scale, symbolizing ethical decision-making. Two human figures stand near the crossroads, alongside an hourglass and a document icon, representing accountability, time pressure and organizational responsibility.

Q&A: Do high-pressure environments encourage moral disengagement?

June 17, 2026

A drone photo showcasing a group of five researchers standing on a road embankment in front of a research facillity in the vast, flat envioronment of Northern Alaska.

Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska’s thawing permafrost

June 16, 2026

Erin Trouba accepts an award.

Penn State Extension agricultural guide receives national award for excellence

June 12, 2026

mother, father, approximately 8-year-old boy, and teacher all looking pleased at parent-teacher conference in a classroom

Coaching parents of preschool children improved child skills through grade seven

June 10, 2026

Person on a walk

Four-minute daily workout improves strength, balance in older adults

June 09, 2026

A researcher, Owen Griffith, fits a cooling cap onto the head of a seated volunteer, co-author Maddie McLaughlin.

Head cooling may reduce depression symptoms and change brain activity

June 09, 2026

Close-up view of sensors and radar on roof of black autonomous driving vehicle (self-driving car or driverless car).

Artificial eyes could bring human-like sight to self-driving cars, robots

June 09, 2026

The image shows a smartly dressed businessman resting in his office in front of his computer. He is tired and wants to go home. His face is covered by his hand.

Passive AI use at work increases feelings of work meaninglessness, study finds

June 05, 2026

A laptop screen in a dark room showing examples of the research stimuli.

Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons

June 04, 2026

Photo of a heath aster taken at a field research station at Harner Farm in Centre County, PA

Q&A: New text to serve as reference for advances in plant development

June 01, 2026

Photograph of professor

Q&A: Faculty member's new books explore philosophy, language and interpretation

June 01, 2026

Empathy in play: IMPACT Deck sparks conversation and connection among students

May 28, 2026

A close up of a doctor holding a smartphone next to a laptop

Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate

May 28, 2026

Person sitting at desk and working at computer

AI can mass-produce finance research papers indistinguishable from human work

May 28, 2026

Bird's eye view of a wooded, Pennsylvania landscape

Finding new ways to measure the local sustainability of rural tourism

May 26, 2026

woman using pipet in lab

DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments

May 21, 2026

Penn State professor Erin Murphy standing beside banner for International Literature Festival Dublin outdoors.

Penn State Altoona English professor reads poetry in Ireland

May 21, 2026

A picture of a 3D printed acoustic metasurface that can be applied to speakers to focus the sound into a tight focal point

3D-printed speaker cover can focus audio into a private ‘sound spot’

May 21, 2026

Building model on a table covered in papers

Company location, rather than growth, may lead to higher investment returns

May 20, 2026

Man sitting on couch using e-cigarette

Nicotine e-cigarettes reduce harmful chemical exposure, help smokers quit

May 19, 2026

Graduate students on a boat collecting core samples

Rwenzori Mountains’ first major fire in 12,000 years marked new era for climate

May 19, 2026

A bumble bee sitting on a yellow flower

Worker bumble bees help determine which baby bee will become queen

May 18, 2026

A bioelectronic sensor sits laid out on a researcher's fingertip, showing it's small scale.

Stretchy implants could stick to arteries to treat high blood pressure

May 15, 2026

A book cover featuring a portrait of Emily Brontë, with skin cracked and overlaid with stars and the title "This Dark Night: Emily Brontë, A Life" and the author's name "Deborah Lutz"

New book explores the life of ‘Wuthering Heights’ author Emily Brontë

May 13, 2026

visualization of decentralized governance with interconnected communities and shared digital decision-making

Democratic approach to challenge, improve AI tools

May 13, 2026

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