Physical Sciences

Does planetary evolution favor human-like life? Study ups odds we’re not alone
view of Earth from the ISS. Credit: NASA
ChatGPT for birdsong may shed light on how language is wired in the human brain
illustration of a bird singing by Zachary Jin
Wobbling stars reveal hidden companions in Gaia data
Artists impression of Gaia-4b orbiting star
Could an Earth-like alien civilization detect us?
illustration of a space craft approaching Earth
Lab Bench to Commercialization (LB2C) Grant Program accepting 2025-26 proposals
LB2C
Heard on Campus: Lukas Muechler on quantum materials
Lukas Muechler
Penn State chemist receives Presidential Early Career Award
Lauren Zarzar
Q&A with GPSA Speaker of the Assembly and Delegate for Eberly Robert A. Robinson
Robert A. Robinson
Materials can remember a sequence of events in an unexpected way
combination lock on a locker
Is the wayfinding shown in Moana realistic?
Chris Palma, teaching professor of astronomy and astrophysics

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