Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine areas on Earth.
Physical Sciences
$3M grant targets integrated semiconductor for smarter, greener electronics
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Particle that only has mass when moving in one direction observed for first time
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Heard on Campus: American Chemical Society chapter hosts Centennial Celebration
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New planet in Kepler-51 system discovered using James Webb Space Telescope
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Q&A with Pinchen Fan
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Penn State Astrophysicist David Radice named Knerr Early Career Professor
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Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate
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Heard on campus: MIT astrophysicist Sara Seager
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NASA grant to support free tool to improve astrophysical simulations
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Bacterial protein discovered, engineered to better separate rare earth metals
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