A new nuclear physics center that includes Penn State researchers will explore the cosmic mergers of neutron stars and hot dense matter.
New multi-institution hub to explore nuclear physics and cosmic mergers
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First detection of light echoes from behind a black hole
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Researchers report the first-ever recordings of X-ray emission from the far side of a black hole.
Needle in a haystack: Finding planetary nebulae in distant galaxies
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Planetary nebula detected in distant galaxies by MUSE could help astronomers measure cosmic distances and determine the Hubble constant
Global warming may limit spread of dengue fever, new research finds
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Global warming could limit the spread of dengue fever but could limit the effectiveness of a control agent, according to a new study.
From the Sun to the stars
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Penn State's NEID spectrometer officially begins it's planet-finding mission while also collect spectra from the Sun.
Celebrating IceCube’s first decade of discovery
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From genes to memes: Algorithm may help scientists demystify complex networks
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A new algorithm can serve as a more effective way to analyze models of biological systems.
Australian megafires burn critical habitat of 'Vulnerable' virus-harboring bats
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The severe megafires in Australia burned of 34% of the foraging habitat of grey-headed flying foxes, which transmit several human viruses.
Normal brain growth curves for children developed
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Penn State researchers have developed normalized growth curve charts for the brain.
Neglecting delays in outbreak response grossly underestimates epidemic severity
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Penn State researchers reveal that omitting delays in disease outbreak models can have serious consequences.