Heard on Campus: NASA’s Nick Siegler at the Penn State SETI symposium
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Nick Siegler speaking at the second annual Penn State SETI Symposium

Nick Siegler, program manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spoke at the second annual Penn State SETI Symposium.

Newly identified protein regulates the creation of cellulose in plant cells
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plant seedlings lined up on table next to ruler

A new study from Penn State reveals a protein that regulates the synthesis of cellulose, which could aid design of materials for biofuels.

Mobile phone data used for public health underrepresent vulnerable populations
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vast desert of Namibia
Our galaxy seen through a new lens
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Artist's impression of neutrino emission from Milky Way above IceCube lab

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory has produced an image of the Milky Way using neutrinos

Research Lab Profile: Anand Group
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anand group
Extinct warbler’s genome sequenced from museum specimens
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Painting of museum specimens of Bachman's warbler by Isabella Kirkland, 2011

New whole-genome sequences from seven museum specimens of the extinct Bachman's warbler show that it was a distinct species.

Penn State researchers use ultrasound to control orientation of small particles
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colorful image of model of nanorods in a microfluid

New research from Penn State demonstrates how to use ultrasound to orient small particles.

Mouse models of adolescent binge drinking reveal key long-lasting brain changes
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woman works at microscope

Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice.

Masai giraffes more endangered than previously thought
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Three adult giraffes on savanna
Vaccine against deadly chytrid fungus primes frog microbiome for future exposure
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tree frog Credit: TJ Gehling, flickr

A vaccine against the chytrid fungus in frogs leads to a protective shift the composition of the microbiome, according to a new study.

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