photo of the millennium science complex

By Jamie Oberdick

In the heart of Penn State’s University Park campus stands the Millennium Science Complex (MSC), a striking…

Students and PI in the lab

Researchers at Penn State defy thermal radiation law with unprecedented strength

By Sarah Small

A research team…

Artist illustration of 2D molecule computer

By Ashley WennersHerron

Silicon is king in the semiconductor technology that underpins smartphones, computers, electric vehicles…

Variations of fibers seen through microscopy

Researchers made mats from the tiny fibers as a proof-of-concept; report their work holds promise for sustainable food packaging,…

Closeup photo of a materials sample

By Jamie Oberdick

When optical networking company Infinera was acquired by telecommunications giant Nokia in early 2025, it was…

Swaroop Ghosh, Penn State professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and Vishal Monga, Penn State professor of…

AI Group Photo at Poster Session

By Mallorie McIlwain

Penn State’s AI Week showcased the latest research on artificial intelligence (AI) systems and tools, with…

artistic illustration of this research

By Jamie Oberdick

Carbyne, a one-dimensional chain of carbon atoms, is incredibly strong for being so thin, making it an…