Searched for
PENN STATE SCIENTISTS
Scientists discover a surprising new way to map what lies beneath cities using thunder, revealing hidden underground hazards and possible sinkhole zonesScientists are using thunder's vibrations to map underground geology. Existing fiber-optic cables detect tiny ground movements triggered by...- AI twins were supposed to think like real people, but scientists found they were more rational, more trusting and surprisingly differentNew research suggests AI digital twins may not accurately represent individuals. These artificial versions appear to systematically alter o...
- In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricityInnovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a ...
- UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32°C versus 42°C and 52°C with commercial stucco surfacesResearchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that abs...
- In 2022, MIT researchers built a portable desalination unit that removed particles and salts at once, producing about 0.3 liters per hourMIT scientists created a portable device that turns seawater into safe drinking water. This compact system uses advanced processes to remov...
- NASA mixed cement aboard the space station; it hardened with strange stripes and highly porous structures that may affect its strengthAstronauts on the International Space Station conducted a unique experiment blending cement in microgravity. This innovative study seeks to...
- Invasive tree of heaven is helping spotted lanternflies spread across US by feeding them its toxic sap; here’s why scientists are using it as a trapThe tree of heaven, an invasive species, facilitates the spread of the spotted lanternfly by providing an abundant source of plant sap. To ...
- In 1989, a Japanese oyster farmer began planting trees in the mountains to save his dying bay; the river cleared, and marine life returnedJapanese oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama restored his bay by planting trees. Healthy forests upstream provided essential nutrients for o...
- Could a newly discovered brain cell structure hold the secret to slowing Alzheimer's disease progression? Scientists uncover a hidden gatekeeper with shocking implicationsPenn State scientists discovered a hidden structure within brain cells. This structure acts as a gatekeeper controlling what enters neurons...
- Psychology of eating spicy food: People who chase the hottest wings on the menu aren't just showing off; researchers call it “benign masochism,” the brain enjoys a scary signal it knows can't actually hurt youBenign masochism describes enjoying sensations perceived as threats when safety is assured. This phenomenon explains liking spicy foods, sa...
- Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
- Researchers build world’s first computer without silicon using 2D materials at Penn StateIn a groundbreaking achievement, US researchers have created a computer using two-dimensional materials, potentially replacing silicon in f...
- Can spicy food help you get slimmer? New study says, adding heat to meals helps you eat less and feel fullerTurning up the heat on your meals could be the key to eating less. Penn State researchers discovered that spice not only enhances flavor bu...
- Unusual warming played role in 2002 Antarctic ice shelf retreat: StudyThe study has revealed that widespread flow acceleration and frequent small-iceberg calving could serve as warning signs for future such ic...
- Giant bug found in Arkansas by university scientist is a rare Jurassic-era insect. See detailsA giant flying bug discovered on the side of a Walmart in Arkansas by Michael Skvarla, director of Penn State University's Insect Identific...
- Does ChatGPT plagiarize beyond 'copy-paste'?Concerns about plagiarism are raised when language models, presumably including ChatGPT, paraphrase and reuse concepts from training data w...
- Mathematical method shows structure in brain neural activityThey then analysed the pairwise correlations of this activity - how the firing of each neuron was related to the firing of every other neur...
- Flowers abruptly proliferated on Earth millions of years agoThe newly sequenced genome of the Amborella plant reveals how flowers may have suddenly proliferated on Earth millions of years ago.
- Additive may make wine fine for longerAn additive may help curb a chemical reaction that causes wine to look, smell and taste funky, according to food scientists.
- For cyber worms, speed can be fatalComputer security researchers are developing ways of protecting PCs from malicious programs known as worms by monitoring how fast the data ...
Load More
