Physical Sciences

New grants to support neutron star research and undergraduate exchange program
simulation of two neutron stars merging
New class of protein misfolding simulated in high definition
Protein structures showing non-native entanglements compared to native conformations for two proteins

New all-atom computer simulations support the existence of a recently identified type of protein misfolding.

Gold clusters show promise as scalable options for quantum computers, sensors
4 images showing structure of gold clusters in piecemeal
Optical tweezers help elevate single-molecule research at Penn State
Lumicks C-Trap optical tweezers system
Heard on Campus: PhysicsX founder on deep learning in physics and engineering
Robin Tuluie holds microphone while presenting a talk
Tune in to unveiling of first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and LSST
Vera Rubin Observatory with long exposure of stars tracing the sky. Credit: Hernan Stockebrand
Strange radio pulses detected coming from ice in Antarctica
truck on ice lifts the compact ANITA balloon mission materials
Q&A: Physics and the value of scientific disappointment
Zoltan Fodor
Finding patterns through the noise
Pulsar Search Collaboratory visits Green Bank Observatory
Sharing a love of science with Centre County elementary students
Emma Steinebronn speaks at park forest elementrary
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