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Three students working n a lab
The search to replace a critical semiconductor
by jco11@psu.edu

China recently limited the export of gallium nitride, a type of…

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Imagine showing gelatin-based hydrogel microparticles
Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior
by jco11@psu.edu

A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the…

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Woman in lab loading a sample to observe on a light tray
Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate
by jco11@psu.edu

Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic…

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Photo of Russ Messier
Russ Messier, pioneer in thin films research, remembered
by jco11@psu.edu

Faculty, staff and students from across Penn State and especially…

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Flat woven geometric shapes
Work by Stuckeman architecture researcher featured in Los Angeles exhibition
by jco11@psu.edu

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A project led by Penn State researcher…

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Image comparison of fungi
Fungi Futures exhibition showcases work of Stuckeman architecture researchers
by jco11@psu.edu

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As issues surrounding climate change and…

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Stephanie Law Selected as 2024 AVS Fellow
by ktm133@psu.edu

Stephanie Law was selected as a 2024 fellow by AVS “For…

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Illustration of device
Room temperature electrical control could heat up future technology development
by jmm96@psu.edu

By Ashley WennersHerron

An old physical phenomenon, known…

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