Physical Sciences

Next-generation astronomical survey makes its first observations toward a new understanding of the cosmos
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The fifth phase of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey collected its first data on Oct 24, 2020.

Ganesh Anand Joins Faculty of Department of Chemistry
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Ganesh Anand
Models for potential precursors of cells endure simulated early-Earth conditions
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Membraneless compartments
Researchers use NSF Convergence Accelerator to shorten drug discovery timeline
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A new grant will allow faster and more cost-efficient methods of discovering pharmaceuticals using quantum artificial intelligence.

Crista Spratt Receives Gerald Wendt Award for Excellence in Support of Research and Graduate Programs
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Crista Spratt
Raymond Schaak receives ACS Akron Award
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Ray Schaak accepting an award at the American Chemical Society meeting
Researchers deconstruct the “biological clock” that regulates birdsong
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The precise timing of a bird’s complex song is driven in part by the often-ignored “wires” connecting neurons in the bird’s brain.

The recipe for powerful quasar jets
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Illusttration of supermassive black hole with coronoa and jets
To boldly go: Penn State launches planetary science consortium
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The new Consortium for Planetary and Exoplanetary Sciences and Technology will research focus efforts at Penn State.

Rebekah Dawson honored with Shaffer Career Development Professorship in Science
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Rebekah Dawson

Rebekah Dawson has been named the Shaffer Career Development Professor in Science.

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