Q&A with the Penn State LIGO group
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Artist impression of gravitational waves generated by binary neutron stars. Credit: R. Hurt, Caltech/JPL
Next-generation astronomical survey makes its first observations toward a new understanding of the cosmos
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starfield and two panels of graphs

The fifth phase of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey collected its first data on Oct 24, 2020.

Models for potential precursors of cells endure simulated early-Earth conditions
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Membraneless compartments
Malaria parasites hide out in humans when it’s not mosquito season
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A female Anopheles mosquito feeding on a human host and engorged with blood. Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grafting with epigenetically-modified rootstock yields surprise
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Rows of tomato plants

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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Profile of human face with code

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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A finch stands over stopwatch

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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Illusttration of supermassive black hole with coronoa and jets
To boldly go: Penn State launches planetary science consortium
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view of Earth from space

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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Tree showing great ape Y chromosome evolution
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