Physical Sciences

When bonding noble metals to 2D materials, interfaces matter
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microscopic image of  gold nanoparticles

Penn State researchers have developed new materials for improved single-atom catalysis and future electronics.

Reka Albert named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Reka Albert
Sub-Neptune sized planet validated with the Habitable-zone Planet Finder
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Hobby Eberly Telescope
Friedman Lecture in Astronomy set for February 27
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McLaughlin holding lion statute

The 2020 Friedman Lecture in Astronomy, titled “Timekeepers of the Universe”, will take place on Feb 27.

David S. Weiss named Distinguished Professor
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David Weiss
Christine Keating named Distinguished Professor
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Chris Keating

Christine Keating has been selected to receive the title of Distinguished Professor of Chemistry.

Looking for aliens who might be looking for us
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planet passing in front of star

New data allows astronomers to look for technological signatures of extraterrestrial civilizations that might be looking for us.

David S. Weiss named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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David Weiss
Members of the Department of Chemistry Receive Dean’s Climate and Diversity Award
Lauren Zarzar named a Sloan Research Fellow
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Lauren Zarzar
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