The fifth phase of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey collected its first data on Oct 24, 2020.
Q&A with the Penn State LIGO group
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Next-generation astronomical survey makes its first observations toward a new understanding of the cosmos
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Models for potential precursors of cells endure simulated early-Earth conditions
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Malaria parasites hide out in humans when it’s not mosquito season
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Grafting with epigenetically-modified rootstock yields surprise
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Novel grafted plants give rise to progeny that are more vigorous, productive and resilient than the parental plants.
Researchers use NSF Convergence Accelerator to shorten drug discovery timeline
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A new grant will allow faster and more cost-efficient methods of discovering pharmaceuticals using quantum artificial intelligence.
Researchers deconstruct the “biological clock” that regulates birdsong
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The precise timing of a bird’s complex song is driven in part by the often-ignored “wires” connecting neurons in the bird’s brain.
The recipe for powerful quasar jets
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To boldly go: Penn State launches planetary science consortium
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The new Consortium for Planetary and Exoplanetary Sciences and Technology will research focus efforts at Penn State.
Evolution of the Y chromosome in great apes deciphered
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