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A World of Aquatic Discovery
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Diving in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, Claudia Tatiana Galindo-Martínez measures a light profile using a cosine-corrected light sensor attached to a DIVING-PAM underwater fluorometer. Photo provided courtesy of Claudia Tatiana Galindo-Martínez

Penn State’s Scientific Diving Program enables amazing underwater research that spans the globe

Grad School: The Pandemic Year
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Molly Rathbun for the Winter 2021 issue of the Science Journal.

Penn State graduate students reflect on how the pandemic changed their research routines.

Penn State awarded nearly $39M for global research on threats to crops
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plantvillage app on phone scanning plant

Penn State's PlantVillage app will expand with a $40 million grant from USAID.

More strategic COVID-19 testing could prevent distancing and shutdowns
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outdoor testing station for COVID-19. Credit Jakayla Toney, Unsplash

Increasing testing capacity for COVID-19 can reduce infectious cases, according to a new study by Penn State biologists.

Scientists uncover the genetic pathway that colors bumble bee stripes
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Bumble bee on flower. Credit: Eduardo Goody, Unsplash

Penn State researchers explore the genetic underpinnings of a bumblebee's color, using the Roar supercomputer.

Traffic and mobile phone data predict COVID case counts in rural Pennsylvania
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cars driving on Park Ave in front of Arboretum

Vehicle traffic and mobile phone data can predict COVID-19 cases, according to new research by Penn State biologists.

Eberly’s undergraduate research exhibition a success
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Eberly Diversity in STEM Corporate Partners Program logo

Spotlight on student science excellence, Latinx faculty

New podcast tracks the evolution of diverse human traits
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Tracking Traits logo with tree and fingerprint

Several Eberly researchers are featured in the new podcast from the Penn State Center for Human Evolution and Diversity.

Pioneering Penn State virologist Marilyn Roosnick retires
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Marilyn Roossinck

Penn State biologist Marilyn Roossinck, who has performed pioneering research in virology, has announced her retirement.

Chemistry department’s helium recovery system now operational
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Tapas Mal, Scott Showalter, Larry Johns, and Christy George outside the Chemistry Building

A new helium recovery system in the Chemistry Building is now operational, benefiting research and sustainability University wide.

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