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Tiny droplets can form soft networks for brain-inspired computing

Image of tiny water droplets interconnecting

Experiments and simulations show connections between droplets supports temporal computing in soft materials

By Ty Tkacik

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Novel material’s magnetism could improve electronics’ speed, efficiency

Saeed Almishal outside the labs in the Steidle Building at Penn State

Thin film refined through decade-long research leverages complex magnetics

By Adam Smeltz

  • Read more about Novel material’s magnetism could improve electronics’ speed, efficiency

$1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel

Researcher a reaction chamber in a Penn State lab

Understanding the behavior of key fission products could improve molten salt reactors and nuclear fuel recycling

By Mariah Lucas

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New MRI appointments aim to build on research impact and collaboration

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By Jamie Oberdick

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