Physical Sciences

Rare cosmic explosion blasts hole in established science
illustration of kilonova explosion of merging stars

A new study raises questions about gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), the most energetic explosions in the universe.

Marty Bollinger honored with the 2023 Abeles and Jencks Award for the Chemistry of Biological Processes
Marty Bollinger
Why synonymous mutations are not always silent
Illustration of non-covalent lasso entanglement and misfolded and native structure of protein

New modeling by Penn State chemists shows how synonymous mutations can still impact protein production and function.

2020-22 Teaching and Learning with Technology Faculty Fellows reflect on work
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Eberly faculty McEntaffer and Reimann reflect on their experience as Teaching and Learning with Technology Fellows.

Chemistry Alumni Interview Series: Zhongwei Hu
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Laser writing may enable ‘electronic nose’ for multi-gas sensor
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Penn State researchers used a new laser writing technique to develop the first highly customizable microscale gas sensing devices.

J. Martin Bollinger named Marker Professor of Natural Products Chemistry
Marty Bollinger

J. Martin Bollinger Jr. has been named the Russell and Mildred Marker Professor of Natural Products Chemistry.

Christine Keating named Shapiro Professor of Chemistry
Chris Keating
Fabien Grisé receives 2022 Roy Award from Materials Research Institute
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Penn State astronomer Fabien Grisé has received the 2022 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation Award from the Materials Research Institute.

Tracing the origins of rare, cosmic explosions
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