Galactic gamma-ray sources reveal birthplaces of high-energy particles
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HAWC observator sits at base of aamountain

The international HAWC team, including Penn State researchers, has identified the cosmic sources of nine extremely high-energy gamma rays.

Including irregular time intervals improves animal movement studies
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4 animals wearing tracking devices

Animal movement studies, like those using GPS collars and other tracking methods, would benefit from using irregular time points.

NEID Exoplanet Instrument Sees First Light
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The WYIN telescope
Large ‘herbivores of the sea’ help keep coral reefs healthy
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Stoplight parrotfish
The case of the elusive Majorana: The so-called “angel particle” is still a mystery
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Schematic of superconductor combined with quantum anomolous Hall insulator
Water lily genome expands picture of the early evolution of flowering plants
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Water Lily
A fast and inexpensive device to capture and identify viruses
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illustration of virus trap

A new device quickly captures and identifies various strains of virus.

New tool reveals DNA structures that influence disease
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illustration of DNA strand

A new algorithm quickly locates and helps elucidate the complex functions of DNA structures called TADs.

Agricultural parasite avoids evolutionary arms race, shuts down genes of host plants
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Dodder wraps itself around host plant

The parasitic plant dodder sends genetic material into its host plant to shut down host genes.

Artificial cells act more like the real thing
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illustration of artificial cell

An improved method to create artificial cells that move independently and are biocompatible and enzymatically active

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